At the expense of religious duties?
By gelayagui98
@gelayagui98 (1336)
Australia
March 27, 2011 1:54am CST
In this period of worsening economic condition along with acute poverty and scarcity, we observe that many people, especially the young and energetic, tend to be materialistic; they devote their life solely to the acquisition of material wealth. But even in societies where many are living above poverty line, religious devotion is also often sacrificed in pursuit of material prosperity. It is not surprising nowadays to find many people who profess to be religious but pursue material gains in joining a religion that promotes material benefits. The so-called prosperity gospel attracts and appeals to many since it caters to the popular dream; the idea that everyone has a chance to achieve success and prosperity. Should the desire to obtain wealth and riches be one's purpose in serving God?
1 response
@macayadann (1235)
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
People now can easily be given a bait or lured in jumping into something that will give them the ease of living or to relieve of the pain suffered in life. Religion attracts for it portrays honesty , can be trusted because of the word GOD tied up in it. And so religion is a very good way to penetrate in having followers to be used in achieving materialistic desires. Starting from social exposure, gaining popularity for hidden aspiration. The image of being religious draws people near to them and people tend to stick where they can feel the security of being cared and reared.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
30 Mar 11
The current trend signals to us that many people pin their hope on material things at the expense of their religious duties and obligations. Others even think that people who are religious are the most pitiable of all the people since they are the ones who are giving more importance to spiritual matters than worldly things.
