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The Prosperity Gospel Canada's The National Post featured an article this weekend on the prosperity gospel.
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Comments (3)
Wow. Alan Jacobs. What an embarrassment.
There seem to be two separate theological concepts in that article. When I think "prosperity gospel" I immediately think of preachers who promise their audiences that God wants to make them rich. The corollary being that if you're poor then you must be doing something wrong, or not be a believer at all.
There's a whole other concept revolving around what level of wealth is "acceptable" for the believer. That's what the British bankers seemed to be talking about. Basically they're saying, "It's not a sin to be wealthy." Without saying whether I agree or disagree, it's pretty easy to recognize that as a different beast from the typical formulation of the prosperity gospel.
My problem with the bankers' position comes when I start thinking about how Jesus would live, and how he did live. Would Jesus drive a BMW when a Honda is just as reliable, just as safe, and a whole lot less money? Would he buy a $100 shirt when you can get something presentable for $20? Or $5 at Goodwill? The trick here is: where do you draw the line? How much luxury is "too much"? I don't know the answer. And maybe the answer is different for everyone. But I will venture to suggest that it's a question more North American believers should be pondering.
Alan issues an apology.
http://ayjay.tumblr.com/post/246837736/an-apology