I'm temped to show my generation and say... duh. But, these days some things that should not have been forgotten have been lost.
Consequently, policy proposals arrive wrapped in moral language that frames redistribution as justice and resentment as compassion. This cultural shift aligns closely with what Thomas Aquinas identified as envy, which he defined as tristitia de bono alterius, “sorrow at another’s good” (Summa Theologiae II–II, q.36, a.1). Therefore, modern class warfare appears less innovative than advertised, since its animating force reflects an ancient vice given institutional form.
When I listen to people I know who are in favor of redistributing wealth (their words) it is blatantly obvious to me it is dripping with envy as well as greed.
As @Undisciplined mentioned. This is an underated topic.
envy resents excellence itself
I'm reminded of the temptation to repeat, "it must be nice". This is a phrase I have heard so much in my life from people around me. People that have never known wealth and also have a poverty mindset. The later is much worse than material shortage. That can be more easily overcome.
This whole topic area deserves more attention. One issue though is that it does little good unless one is looking at one's self and trying to weed out envy. It tries to creep into each of us. It's a poisen. Once you get hooked on it one finds it hard to find joy and peace.
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.
Philippians 4:11
One of my dad's wise sayings was, "Son, you don't have to rich to be greedy. Some of the greediest people I have ever met were poor."
And my dad would know. He was from the poorest family in an Oklahoma back water of poor people.
I'm temped to show my generation and say... duh. But, these days some things that should not have been forgotten have been lost.
When I listen to people I know who are in favor of redistributing wealth (their words) it is blatantly obvious to me it is dripping with envy as well as greed.
As @Undisciplined mentioned. This is an underated topic.
I'm reminded of the temptation to repeat, "it must be nice". This is a phrase I have heard so much in my life from people around me. People that have never known wealth and also have a poverty mindset. The later is much worse than material shortage. That can be more easily overcome.
This whole topic area deserves more attention. One issue though is that it does little good unless one is looking at one's self and trying to weed out envy. It tries to creep into each of us. It's a poisen. Once you get hooked on it one finds it hard to find joy and peace.
Philippians 4:11
One of my dad's wise sayings was, "Son, you don't have to rich to be greedy. Some of the greediest people I have ever met were poor."
And my dad would know. He was from the poorest family in an Oklahoma back water of poor people.