Is Money Really the Root of all Evil?

[Musley]

Well is it?

[Not Right in the Head]

I don't know, but I'd like to be given the chance to find out.

"Money doesn't talk; it swears." -- Bob Dylan

[MunchyBrain]

I know what everyones expecting me to say - but, no. I don't think there's one root cause of evil.

[Worm]

Well is it?

The way you've posed the question limits the answers.

Money is a cause of many problems, yes.

[mozzia]

Moneys a factor...along with other things. Ego being one.

[Musley]

The way you've posed the question limits the answers.

Money is a cause of many problems, yes.

In what way does it limit the answers?

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

No, people are the root of all evil. Evil is deliberately choosing to do harm. Money is just a symptom of the evil humans do, it's just an expression of power.

[Not Right in the Head]

No, people are the root of all evil. Evil is deliberately choosing to do harm. Money is just a symptom of the evil humans do, it's just an expression of power.

Money is a symptom of people deliberately choosing to do harm?

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

Money is a symptom of people deliberately choosing to do harm?

It's a tool people invented to exert power over others.

It's possible I am being too bleak, I'm not in a good mood right now.

[Worm]

In what way does it limit the answers?

"Root", "all", "evil". The question is too absolute: there is no one root of all evil, not to mention the fact that the concept of "evil" is negotiable. Better to begin with a more open-ended inquiry. "Is money harmful? How so?"

[Musley]

"Root", "all", "evil". The question is too absolute: there is no one root of all evil, not to mention the fact that the concept of "evil" is negotiable. Better to begin with a more open-ended inquiry. "Is money harmful? How so?"

I was just quoting an old saying which actually says "the pursuit of money is the root of all evil", but has been shortened over the years.

[Worm]

I was just quoting an old saying which actually says "the pursuit of money is the root of all evil", but has been shortened over the years.

1 Timothy 6:10

"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."

The next verse:

"But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."

So right away it's important to note that a "man of God" should flee from the "love of money', which might cause him to stray from his faith. Puts it in a different context, doesn't it?

Many concepts surround "money" and "evil". It's important to try and view the question with as little baggage as possible, difficult as that may be.

[Sir Alec]

People are the root of all evil. Money is a figment of our imaginations, attempting to give worth and ownership to things that we really have no control over. We don't own anything, and none of our money means anything to anyone but ourselves. Money is a tool to trade services, goods, and land. It is just paper and pulp that aids in the process of human trade. I would say the concept of ownership is the root of all evil, but in reality humans have created all evils for themselves. A bunch a fuckin' idiots I say. (including myself).

[dunya]

An unequal distribution of and access to resources is the problem.
Fear and greed fuel it.

[Sir Alec]

An unequal distribution of and access to resources is the problem.
Fear and greed fuel it.

If there was equal distribution to money, it would be useless. Resources, on the other hand, should not be horded by the rich.

[Hellie]

People that say it is ...or those that say it can't buy happiness are usually the ones that are loaded.I've yet to meet a poor person who thinks likewise.

[Not Right in the Head]

If there was equal distribution to money, it would be useless. Resources, on the other hand, should not be horded by the rich.

Wait a minute--what is money, if not a more portable substitute for resources?

And where do services fit into this equation?

[Renia]

Isn't it the love OF money?

Not money itself?

[virtually dead]

Yes, I think it is

[Not Right in the Head]

Isn't it the love OF money?

Not money itself?

No, money itself. Totally evil. The only way to avoid its influence is to send all of whatever you have to me. My address is in my profile.