2008-2010 Honors Study Topic: The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences
Gods
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Mar 30th, 2006 • Category: Discussion Grid: Economics
- To what extent has God been used to justify relative global economic power?
- What role has the Protestant work ethic played in the acquisition of power?
- How and why has Osama bin Laden used his family’s personal wealth to access global power?
- What are some historical examples of nations attributing their wealth to the happiness of the gods or the glory of God?
- Why are books like The Purpose Driven Life perennials on the New York Times bestsellers list?
- In what ways have precious gems and metals been used to create religious symbols in world cultures?
- To what extent is it cost effective to execute death row inmates? Does cost effectiveness override moral imperatives?
- In what ways has religion become big business?
