Wealth And Possessions Flashcards

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What is materialism?

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The view that material possessions, wealth and personal comfort is more important than any spiritual beliefs and practices

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After the Protestant reformation how did the view on the value of family life change?

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  • it lead to a reassessment of attitudes to wealth and possessions
  • a secure family life depended on possessing worldly goods and enough money to pay for them
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What lead to the development of capitalism?

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Britain’s power in Africa, the Americas and the Far East

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How was capitalism reinforced in the 19th century?

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  • was reinforced by the industrial revolution
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How did capitalism lead to poverty?

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The wealth accumulated by banking, business and trading led to terrible poverty and bad living conditions for those families who came to towns and cities to work in factories

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What did Karl Marx suggest against capitalism and did the British society accept it?

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  • Communism

- No, they rejected it

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How is materialism seen at every level of British society?

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  • those who are wealthy tend to see their continued well-being as dependent on acquiring even greater wealth
  • those who are poor see the acquisition of money and possessions as the key to happiness
  • material possessions are seen as more important then spiritual qualities
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How was wealth regarded in the time of Jesus?

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It was seen as a good thing as it was a sign of Gods approval

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What was Peters response to Jesus’ comment about it being hard for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God?

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“Then who can be saved”

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What did Jesus say in Mark 10:17-22?

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He told the rich man that if he wishes to gain eternal life, he must give everything to the poor

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What was the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?

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  • contained a warning of dire consequences for that those who enjoyed great wealth but ignored the needs of the poor
  • in the parable, the rich man was reminded that caring for the needs of the poor was at the heart of the law and prophetic teachings
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What attitude does early New Testament adopt?

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  • In the early days, Christians shared everything
  • when there was a famine in Jerusalem, Christians in Syria collected money to send to those in need
  • the possessions of wealth was not seen as wrong in itself; it was the attitude to it that mattered
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What are examples of Christians who have adopted early Christian church?

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  • The Bruderhof

- Prosperity Gospel

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What are the 4 key point on the Bruderhof?

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  • set up in the early 20th century and has many communities in different countries
  • members see materialism as one of the main reasons for the problems having the world today
  • live in communities, without personal properties
  • make certain vows, one of which is to live simply
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What is the Bruderhof vow?

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“We pledge to give up all property and to live simply, in complete freedom from all possessions.”

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What is the Prosperity Gospel?

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A form of evangelical Christianity that views wealth, power and status as rewards from God for strong faith and good works

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When did that prosperity gospel develop?

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Mid 20th century in US within Pentecostal tradition

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What does the prosperity gospel teach?

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  • teaches that Christianity beliefs and practices will be rewarded by god in terms of material prosperity and physical well being
  • members are expected to give generously to evangelistic work and some churches are also involved in social projects
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What is the mainstream Christian denominations views on prosperity theology?

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  • denounce prosperity theology
  • don’t adopt the Bruderhof approach
  • think that there is nothing intrinsically wrong in having wealth but possession of it entails great responsibility for its use