The Amplified Atheist One thing that most belief systems have given us is the idea that greed is not good. Historical hypocracy is all over the place, of course, with the priestly and royal classes soaking up as much wealth as possible. But, in theory, their "sacred" tennents don't have good things to say about having lots of money.
In pre-captialist times, sudden transfers of wealth were almost always through the spoils of war, which may have been such a obviously strong correlating factor that for the vast majority wealth couldn't be seen as anything other than evil. Now, however, we have lots of non-violent ways for people to become rich and the result could be argued to be just as bad as getting rich by force.
Iin some cases the "wisdom," (ugh) if you will, of some religious doctrines have fairly relevant rationale. Not being a fan of clichés I hate to do this, but throwing the baby out with the bath water may be the case here. An individual's sudden jump in wealth is dangerous. We don't, however, need a religion to teach us that. We have plenty of other evidence now.
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