Empty Promises: From Consumerism to Community
Progressive Faith Sermons - Dr. Roger Ray
English - July 16, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 140 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality christian ray roger affirming and christianity church community liberal open Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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We often reflect on how economic and social disparities are symptoms of an unhealthy society, associated with environmental degradation, poverty, violence, and oppression. However, we continue to hurtle headlong toward ever-increasing disparities. Examining the rise and role of consumerism can help us understand some of the reasons why this is so, and what we can do to encourage change.