Theology of Money: What Money Can’t Buy

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the moral implications of money and market practices discussed in the lecture on the Theology of Money.

Moral issue

A question of what is the good/right or bad/wrong thing to do, often arising in economic contexts.

Occupy Wall Street

A movement launched in 2011 that protested against economic inequalities and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a small number of people.

Abrahamic faiths

Religions that trace their origins to Abraham, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; often emphasize social justice and community support.

Wealth displacement

The tendency for wealth to overshadow the relationship with God and disconnect individuals from their spiritual life.

Luke's Gospel

A book of the New Testament that addresses themes of wealth, poverty, and the call to follow Jesus.

Parable of the Rich Fool

A story told by Jesus that illustrates the futility of hoarding wealth without consideration for God or others.

Concierge medicine

A model of healthcare in which patients pay for enhanced access to their physicians, often leading to quicker and more personalized care.

Queue jumping

The practice of bypassing traditional lines in exchange for payment, reflecting market intrusion into social norms.

Market triumphalism

The belief that market mechanisms are the best way to organize society and that markets hold keys to prosperity and freedom.

Corruption of goods

The degradation of socially valuable practices or goods when they are treated primarily as commodities.