What is more important for the American (US) society/Govt. : religious & moral values OR money ??

Answer 1

Money will always be the top priority to the US government

Answer 2

The characteristics of the Islamic morals:

1 - The Islamic morals cannot be separated from the other types of legislation such as the rituals, the transactions etc. The humility for instance does not manifest itself except in prayer, and the truthfulness and trust do not materialise except in transactions, therefore the morals cannot be separated from the other commands and prohibitions for they are characteristics which appear only when the human is performing the action.

2 - The Islamic morals are not motivated by material gains as is the case with most people in western societies. The Muslim is ordered to adhere to those morals regardless of benefit or loss, he would be truthful before the tyrant ruler and he would be brave when holding him accountable. Even if he suffered persecution and oppression, he would not compromise his principles, for the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: "The master of martyrs is Hamza and a man who stood up to a tyrant ruler to advise him and was killed".

3 - The Islamic morals, just like the Islamic Aqeeda, conforms with the human nature, for instance, being generous and hospitable to the guest and helping the needy conforms with the instinct of survival; humility and modesty conform with the spiritual instinct. Mercy, clemency and love conform with the instinct of the gender.

The effects of morals on the individual and society:

1 - Morals, together with the other obligations make of the Muslim a distinctive Islamic personality when dealing with other people, they would trust him and believe what he says.

2 - Islamic morals generate affection and respect between the members of the family in particular and the members of society in general.

3 - Abiding by the Islamic morals will be rewarded by Allah (SWT) on the Day of Judgement, just like the other commands and prohibitions, and the Muslim would gain people's trust and respect in this life, those who adhere to high morals will be close to the Messenger of Allah (SAW) in the Hereafter, sharing the grace of Heaven, for Allah (SWT) says:

"All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the company of those on whom is the grace of Allah, - the prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs and the righteous. What a beautiful fellowship" [TMQ 4:69]

And Bukhari reported that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: "Verily those I love most and those who will be closest to me are those of you who have the best morals." And he (SAW) was asked once about the best assets that would make a Muslim enter Heaven, he said: "The fear of Allah and good morals".

Answer 3

I think that the majority of Americans in society feel that money is more important, unfortunately. As we need it so much to survive in society.
As for the Government.... that's a given..... MONEY.

Answer 4

Americanism = Capitalism

Answer 5

Good question. However, it is important to note, that religion must stay out of government, otherwise, there will be a marriage between church and state. That is a VERY undesireable situation.

GOD bless

Answer 6

Moral values can be obtained with out religion.

Answer 7

Religious and moral values first and foremost, and then all abundance and wealth will fall into place for the benefit of the human race.

Answer 8

You left out sex, drugs and alcohol from that equation. Americans spend billions on the stuff each year. It's pretty bad.

Answer 9

Power and money are their gods and religion and people are way down the list I think.

Answer 10

We have a secular government, unfortunately; so MONEY is the right answer.