“Clearly, an idol has stood up, bringing with it fear, even terror. We have put our trust in the financial markets to save our real economies. But now the idol is staggering, as idols usually do, and we can make out more clearly its profound betrayal.”
Bob Goudzwaard
The Dutch Christian politician Bob Goudzwaard’s book Capitalism and Progress is a classic read for anyone interested in the intersection between faith and culture. For an interesting analysis on the links between idolatry and our current economic crisis check out Bob’s article A Note about the Credit Crunch, Climate Change and Environmental Responsibility
Tags: Bob Goudzwaard, Economic crisis, Idolatry
