Is it OK for a Muslem , Jew, Hindu , Buddhist or other religions (christians) to have a limitless desire for things/money ( greed )
What religion , if any, not only condones greedy behavior but encourages it.
2006-09-12 08:44:49 · 10 answers · asked by concerned_earthling 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would like to think that any there aren't any religions that condone such immoral behavior. Material desires are a manifestation of empty souls. There are countless testimonials to this fact. People of the like are missing something in their life.
2006-09-12 08:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Suz E. Home BAKER 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because you are greedy doese not mean you no longer believe in your god. What makes you Jewish, Hindu, buddhist or any other religion is your belief in god. Now granted greed, one of the 7 deadly sins is looked down on by most religions.
The only religion I've known to condone greed but seems to encourage it is Christianity. The church tells you greed is bad but at the same time convinces you to give them tons of money. Now granted some churches do give back to the comunity but not many.
I don't know much about the occults but it's possible some of the darker occults do not condone greed.
2006-09-12 16:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by J Greenhood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can be greedy and Christian. You can be greedy and Moslem. You can be a greedy member of any of the 4 world wide popular 4 (false) religions. You can grow less greedy by honestly living up to your highest light, practicing what you preach, minimizing your own importance, and daily doing what you can to help others and still be in any one of the 4 world religions begun by greedy angel spirits who have ensnared a world full of people by making up 4 false religions. You can follow their 10 commandments and help others as you can. Many fine people have done it.
2006-09-12 15:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that all religions have an ingenious way of encouraging greed while officially condemning it. I see an example of Christian greed on Sundays at the buffet restaurants.
2006-09-12 15:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You be the judge. Jesus said not to focus on the accumulation of worldly goods/money and things that don't go with you into the spiritual realm. Instead store up heavenly treasure, kindness to others and anything you do for other people in the sincere name of Christ lasts forever! Then He will say: "well done good and faithful servant.
2006-09-12 15:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is one of the reasons i am not religious, i call myself an outcast of religion, because i don't follow any book nor rules i follow what ever i feel is right to my standards and thats all I'm saying and im not hating on any religion because people have their own opinion and or love what they believe in, but greed in all its aspects is just wrong its okay to want money to buy things u want but to exceed the wants and the needs of either yourself or ur family is just so up-surd.
2006-09-12 15:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh yes they can be I should know a member of my family is christian and is very greedy with money enough is never enough and to top it all has the cheek to say its GODS bidding that he should have everything and I have not as much cos I'm pagan and GOD is punishing me for abandoning him.
2006-09-12 16:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by akasha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Greed and lust for material things is taboo in each of the religions you mentioned.
2006-09-12 15:46:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone wants more but when you put it above morals and
helping others ,above God then it becomes a sin.
2006-09-12 15:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by glass man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CORPORATE BUSINESS
2006-09-12 15:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by nicole 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋