God and Mammon in America
By: Robert Wuthnow.
Publisher: Free Press; Maxwell Macmillan Canada; Maxwell Macmillan International
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York; Toronto; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 364
Subjects: Economics -- Religious aspects; United States -- Religion; United States -- Economic conditions
Description: Jesus warned his followers that they could not serve both God and Mammon. And yet, while millions of Americans claim to be seriously religious, they steadfastly worship the almighty dollar as well. How have we come to combine these two passions? Does religious faith, in fact, influence our attitudes toward work and Money? Does it curb our material appetites?
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-355) and index.