Is Money Really the Root of all Evil?
- Thread starter Musley
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I don't know, but I'd like to be given the chance to find out.
"Money doesn't talk; it swears." -- Bob Dylan
"Money doesn't talk; it swears." -- Bob Dylan
MunchyBrain
Born Against
I know what everyones expecting me to say - but, no. I don't think there's one root cause of evil.
Worm
Taste the diffidence
The way you've posed the question limits the answers.
Money is a cause of many problems, yes.
Musley
wild and free
In what way does it limit the answers?
PregnantForTheLastTime
Hideous trait.
No, people are the root of all evil. Evil is deliberately choosing to do harm. Money is just a symptom of the evil humans do, it's just an expression of power.
PregnantForTheLastTime
Hideous trait.
Money is a symptom of people deliberately choosing to do harm?
It's a tool people invented to exert power over others.
It's possible I am being too bleak, I'm not in a good mood right now.
Worm
Taste the diffidence
"Root", "all", "evil". The question is too absolute: there is no one root of all evil, not to mention the fact that the concept of "evil" is negotiable. Better to begin with a more open-ended inquiry. "Is money harmful? How so?"
Musley
wild and free
I was just quoting an old saying which actually says "the pursuit of money is the root of all evil", but has been shortened over the years.
Worm
Taste the diffidence
1 Timothy 6:10
"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
The next verse:
"But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."
So right away it's important to note that a "man of God" should flee from the "love of money', which might cause him to stray from his faith. Puts it in a different context, doesn't it?
Many concepts surround "money" and "evil". It's important to try and view the question with as little baggage as possible, difficult as that may be.
Sir Alec
Anorak
People are the root of all evil. Money is a figment of our imaginations, attempting to give worth and ownership to things that we really have no control over. We don't own anything, and none of our money means anything to anyone but ourselves. Money is a tool to trade services, goods, and land. It is just paper and pulp that aids in the process of human trade. I would say the concept of ownership is the root of all evil, but in reality humans have created all evils for themselves. A bunch a f***in' idiots I say. (including myself).
Sir Alec
Anorak
If there was equal distribution to money, it would be useless. Resources, on the other hand, should not be horded by the rich.
Wait a minute--what is money, if not a more portable substitute for resources?
And where do services fit into this equation?
virtually dead
Simply Thrilled, Honey
Yes, I think it is
No, money itself. Totally evil. The only way to avoid its influence is to send all of whatever you have to me. My address is in my profile.
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