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Money worship is a type of money disorder, with the core driver being the belief that acquiring more money will lead to greater happiness in the afterlife. [1] Individuals with this disorder are obsessed with the idea that obtaining more money is necessary to make progress in life and simultaneously convinced that they will never have enough money to fulfill their needs or desires. [2]
[9] Paul continues on with the observation that "the love of money is the root of all evil." [10] Miller emphasizes that "it is the love of money that is the obstacle to faith, not the money itself." [5] Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were amazed at his words.
According to a study from 2015, Christians hold the largest amount of wealth (55% of the total world wealth), followed by Muslims (5.8%), Hindus (3.3%), and Jews (1.1%). ). According to the same study it was found that adherents under the classification "Irreligion", or other religions, hold about 34.8% of the total global
More than 3000 empirical studies have examined relationships between religion and health, including more than 1200 in the 20th century, [5] and more than 2000 additional studies between 2000 and 2009. [6] Various other reviews of the religion/spirituality and health literature have been published.
Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health and wealth gospel, the gospel of success, seed-faith gospel, Faith movement, or Word-Faith movement) [1] is a religious belief among some Charismatic Christians that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them, and that faith, positive scriptural confession, and giving to ...
Effects of religion on economic outcomes. Studies suggest there is a channel from religious behaviours to macroeconomic outcomes of economic growth, crime rates and institutional development. [19] Scholars hypothesise religion impacts economic outcomes through religious doctrines promoting thrift, work ethic, honesty and trust. [20]
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Spirituality, religion, and health: Evidence, issues, and concerns: Carl E. Thoresen, Alex H. S. Harris, and Doug Oman 3. Religious involvement and mortality: Answers and more questions: Michael McCullough: 4. Religious involvement and health outcomes in late adulthood: Findings from a longitudinal study of women and men: Paul Wink and Michele ...