William T Cavanaugh (2008), wrote Being Consumed: Economics and Christian Desire which is a philosophical book, which focus on four (4) economic life matters that addresses the consumer culture within society. These four economic life matters are free market, consumerism, globalization and economic scarcity. In order for this topic to be discussed on a theological point of view, the author draws the reader’s attention to human life, the ends of life in God. The key question in every process is whether or not the transaction contributes to the flourishing of each person involved. In order to address these questions the author points to concrete examples of alternative economic practices in which Christians participate-: business, co-operatives, credit union, practices of consumption which marks the vision for Christian economic life.
William T Cavanaugh (2008), wrote Being Consumed: Economics and Christian Desire which is a philosophical book, which focus on four (4) economic life matters that addresses the consumer culture within society. These four economic life matters are free market, consumerism, globalization and economic scarcity. In order for this topic to be discussed on a theological point of view, the author draws the reader’s attention to human life, the ends of life in God. The key question in every process is whether or not the transaction contributes to the flourishing of each person involved. In order to address these questions the author points to concrete examples of alternative economic practices in which Christians participate-: business, co-operatives, credit union, practices of consumption which marks the vision for Christian economic life.
In Being Consumed – Economics and Christian Desire, William T. Cavanaugh sets out to provide an analysis of one of the biggest present-day issues that many Christians grapple with from time to time, namely, . That is the issue of remaining in keeping towith Christian principles in a globalized free market economy. How does a Christian know whether the economic choices one makes are in keeping with Christian principles? Should this even be an issue? Isn’t the matter of economics completely separate from one’s Christian beliefs?
Weber argued that Protestantism is the greater contributor to the capitalist thought. As a reformation Protestantism preceded the continuous growth to the ideology of capitalism in Western Europe (Bell, 2012). This was evident as peopled worked for more money than needed and that the church got people to purchase forgiveness. The theologian French pastor John Calvin - the father of Protestant Reformation and well known for his doctrine of Predestination called Calvinism. Calvinism preached that the kingdom of heaven if for those who are successful, hardworking and good (Bell, 2012).
The author must write the view and their views on how Christians should practice psychology. A writer will write their views on psychology and Christian then other writers responds to the views of the writer. In this book, the author will comment on what they agree or disagree about the views of the author of the psychological relationship with Christian. Now, I will summarize the contents in the book Psychology & Christianity: Five Views. From several view above, the level of explanation approach could be said the most liberal than others .The level of explanation approach is put forward about the biological part of psychology.
And highlighting the period of wealth of the American upper class along with the rise of American philanthropy, was Andrew Carnegie who referred to his article as the “Gospel of Wealth”. This is why “The Gospel of Wealth” is an important theme of the class. Many new corporations and businesses gave rise to ultra-rich individuals during this time. Carnegie proposed that the best way
That is what Carnegie was stressing in his Gospel of Wealth. Many upper class people would “earn” their money by traditional bequeath towards their heirs. In this reality, Carnegie wanted to create philanthropy to help the individuals and families living through poverty. This includes the breaker boys that were literally killing themselves
Underpinnings and Effectiveness of Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth” In Andrew Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth”, Carnegie proposed a system of which he thought was best to dispose of “surplus wealth” through progress of the nation. Carnegie wanted to create opportunities for people “lift themselves up” rather than directly give money to these people. This was because he considered that giving money to these people would be “improper spending”. Through Social Darwinism, he hoped to dispose of the problems of: the Darwinian intellectual revolution, Eugenies, and the hierarchy of race. However his system was inherently flawed because Carnegie built this system on racism and warmongering.
I have begun to realize that maybe what I believe is not the best. I mean that because, as a stubborn boy at times, I do not want to change what I believe or how I believe. I have slowly changed that stubbornness and understood that some things require change. Change in my worldview has allowed me to understand more of what is going on in this ever changing world. What I think my worldview is one that is based on my many different experiences in my life and my faith.
Jesus loves and cares about you and I care about you too. Would you accept him as your personal savior today by repenting of your sins and asking him to come into your life. I realize this might not be the time, but if it is will you accept him. Jesus will accept you with open arms. I feel led to pray so would you like to pray with me?