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Although religion does not inharit acquisition of wealth , although it does not hold up large fortunes

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Although religion does not inhibit the accusation of wealth, although it does not hold up large fortunes as evil, the tenor of its teaching, by and large, is to induce an attitude of indifference to worldly things, things which gratify one's lower self and keep one engrossed in money-making. The student should be made to realize that the real goods of life are spiritual, love of things of the spirit and service of one's fellowmen, joy of an ordered disciplined life. These are blessings money cannot buy. What is wealth before such things of the spirit? Of all religious teachers Jesus Christ has dealt more comprehensively than any other with the problem of wealth in all its aspects. He may be called the greatest exponent of the science of the wealth. With only four words "Blessed are ye poor!" he changed altogether the values which man attached to human existence and human happiness and acquisition and possession of wealth. Real bliss consisted, he taught, not in riches nor in anything else which the world regarded as prosperity or felicity, but in the joy and happiness derived from being at peace with one's fellowmen through perfect love and fellowship and selfless service and sacrifice.

What, according to the author, is the meaning of "indifference"? "Is it applicable to all religions?

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According to the text, we can say that the author shows that the term "indifference" is related to a lack of attachment and affection to wealth and material goods. Most religions preach this indifference, showing that the faithful should be attached only to spiritual goods, that is, they should not care about rich materials, but about a spirit rich in goodness and benevolence.

Although the author stated that religions preach this indifference, there are religions that are based on the term called "prosperity theology" that encourage the faithful to seek material wealth, but do not make it more important than spiritual wealth.

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