Religious Attitudes to Rich and Poor
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- Created on: 03-04-14 09:06
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- Religious Attitudes to the Rich and Poor
- Christianity
- People have been given talents, so should not waste them
- Use them to earn money
- There is temptation to make more than needed
- Takes people's attention away from God
- 'The love of money is the root of all evil'
- Wealth is God-given
- Christians should exercise stewardship in how they use their money
- People have been given talents, so should not waste them
- Buddhism
- Wealth leads to craving and selfishness
- Wealth cannot lead to true happiness
- Monks/Nuns are respected for giving up their money and possessions
- Most religions accept that there will always be rich and poor people
- Religions teach equality
- Show equal care and respect
- Spirtual riches are more important than material riches
- What matteres most is what people do with their money, not how much they have
- Religions expect rich people to use their wealth to help others
- Christianity
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