All articles tagged with #materialism
The article discusses the growing financial and emotional strain within the American frum community caused by the pressure to conform to high spending standards for events and lifestyle, which threatens the community's core values and unity, and calls for increased awareness and cultural change.
Pope Francis, during his Angelus address, urged Christians to live sober, nonmaterialistic lives, warning that excess enslaves. He emphasized the importance of sharing resources and creating loving, faith-filled communities. The pope also highlighted Sea Sunday, praying for maritime workers and peace in conflict zones like Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for patience as the ruling Communist Party attempts to reverse a deepening economic slump. Xi emphasized the need to focus on long-term goals of improving education, healthcare, and food supplies for China's population instead of solely pursuing short-term material wealth. The government's efforts to support struggling entrepreneurs have not yet yielded positive results, as consumer and factory activity weakened further in July. Xi also criticized Western countries for their materialism and spiritual poverty, stating that they are increasingly facing troubles due to their pursuit of capital interests rather than serving the interests of the majority.