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Consumerism and the Cross: Is a Christian Economy Feasible?
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Publisher Price: $17.00
ISBN13: 9781088171554
Publisher: Anthony Vento
Published: Nov 25 2022
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.33 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Can we rely on Christianity to solve various problems arising from earthly existence?
Can we create a Christian economy? It seems that this is a contemporary utopia. Christianity
is mostly concerned with morality. We must strive for good. And the economy is a realm that
does not deserve special research on the part of theologians.
And yet, Christianity takes a definite stand on some economic theories. It is strictly
opposed to socialism and communism, to the attempt to deprive people of their land and
property. It does not take kindly to the state's attempt to control everything in a society.
Christianity argues in favor of more freedom for individual communities, and especially
religious ones.
Private initiative and economic freedom are invariably linked to the idea of individual
freedom of religion. The state's attempt to intervene in the economy logically leads to
interference in the religious sphere. This interference should not be permitted.
On the other hand, there is a temptation for the Church to commercialize itself. It can
attract more believers if it becomes more interesting. Holding a number of entertainment
events will indeed attract many people, but they will be anything but believers. The way for the
Church to return more believers to its bosom is different - this will happen by giving strength
and support to the believers. In a complicated world full of global crises, wars, and acts of terror,
the Church must be a pillar for all. It should give comfort, hope, faith, and be our connection
with our Creator. A commercial or globalized Church will stand very far from the covenants of
Christ.
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