Preface: If you are an atheist and believe that religion is crazy, please remember that some 85% of the American population identifies itself as Christian [12] and millions more identify themselves as Jewish. Very few [13] Americans are atheists … and the majority don’t trust [14] atheists.
The head of Goldman Sachs said [15] he’s doing “God’s work” with his banking activities.
The head of Barclays also told [16] his congregation that banking as practiced by his company was not antithetical to Christian principles.
Are they right? Is big banking as practiced by the giant banks in harmony with Christian principles?
Do Justice
Initially, the Bible does not counsel us to ignore the breaking of laws by the the powerful.
In fact, the Bible mentions justice over 200 times — more than just about any other topic. The Bible asks us to do justice and to stand up to ANYONE — including the rich or powerful — who do injustice or oppress the people.
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ReplyDeleteThey'll find out when they meet their maker. Doesn't really matter how they justify their actions now.
ReplyDeleteI think the Bible also says it is "easier for a camel to pass throught the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the gates of Heaven". Jesus also counseled a rich prince, who wanted to know what he should do, to sell or give away all his possessions and follow him. The prince preferred to stay rich. Good luck with that... In 2000 years, things haven't changed that much....
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