In your country, today is money the real root of all evil?

[Frankolala]

The love of money is the root of all evil,some people have allowed money to control their senses and take over them,this is the reason for these set of people to go at any length to get money. Such people can kill their own brother in order to get rich. If you put money first,you will not have a meek heart to consider other people.

We are seeing it in the society today,where some persons that are entrusted with public funds,will embezzle the funds and use for his own selfish desires. Money is very necessary for us to carter for our daily needs, and used for investment in order to secure our future. The illegal and crooked way of making money becomes bad in the sense that,you put money first before your life. So many persons have died in the process of carrying out their evil deeds for money.

[fuguebtc]

If we're talking about the people running the country, the government, they are evil because they are pocketing the nation's money. That's obvious because there is a lot of luxurious stuff that a government official with a salary cannot afford, and many people have bribed the government to let things "slide"; hence the money came from to buy stuff.

The evil part is where people are addicted to money, or the love of money, in this case, causing the "evil actions." It's important to know that money isn't an evil thing; it's people who do the evil deeds.

I get it. It's really annoying when those in authority use their position for their personal benefit. It's not only politicians that engage in this behavior; major organizations and corporations may be just as corrupt.

A lack of ethics and principles seems to be at the heart of the problem, since these individuals appear to look out just for themselves. That's why it's crucial for people to be informed about politics and demand accountability from their leaders. We need to be morally grounded and willing to challenge convention when doing so is necessary.

However, it must be kept in mind that not all people in authority are corrupt. Numerous individuals do their best to improve their neighborhoods because they care deeply about such places. Just that the actions of those who don't tend to eclipse those of those who do.

I don't think so, I think all authority are corrupt simply because they are human too, they also need to eat delicious food and use branded goods, and no one does not want those things. But some people are not too greedy, they know when to stop, so after corrupting everything they need, they will pretend to be a good leader.

Although I am also very upset when I see the leaders of a country corrupt, I do not want to blame or curse them because I believe that if we were in their position, we would also be corrupt like them. We get jealous because we don't get what they have.

[DOH!]

The love of money is the root of all evil

I can agree with this!  but is it too unfair to see money as the root of all evil?  Viewed objectively, money can also do good things such as charity, donations to the needy, natural disasters, floods... Everything has two sides, after all, money is just a tool.  Is it a stimulant?  and how people are addicted to money, depending on their own actions and thoughts, they will decide to do good or bad. Countless people become cruel because of money, but there are also countless people who have money but still do good deeds, live ethically… The problem is with people themselves.

[ginsan]

Hard to answer. The biggest root problem in life is an economic problem which is a hidden problem for a person in society. but besides that there are several important factors that must be understood in the Op's question because your question can be answered with thousands of answers in any way and any problem, meaning in all fields is money and money.

So the important point in the country's growth is in the money sector and that is the root of all fields that are currently running. crime is triggered by other things not because of money and that's why I say it all depends on someone who has money how his mindset is to use the money he has in good deeds.

[Fortify]

Is money the real root of all evil in today's society
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I do not think so, it’s like saying we don’t need money, but money sustains life. It will always depend on how you used your money. There are many meaningful things you can use the money for; e.g., building hospitals, feeding the homeless, building schools, a fund to teach people, charity workhelpingelp technologsupportingort the government in enhancing its citizen's way of living, and other many things you can do with worthwhile money. I have read about “the love of money”, it talks about every behavior of an individual, not money itself that as the source of all different types of evil and distress. Money is ethically neutral; I believe there is naught wrong with money or the ownership of wealth. But, once the money starts to control a person that is when the trouble began. People being controlled by money will feel superior and takes pride in power which leads to greediness and obsessions of an individual. He or She will enjoy the luxury of life, they will use their money to dictate and control other people for his or her will. Money is a necessity that is why people do fraud, insult, kill, and do bad things to have it. Hence, it is not “the money” but “the love of it” that is the root of all evil.

No, money is often blamed but it is the people who control it that end up causing unnecessary hurt and misery. We have many billionaires out there who are hoarding so much wealth that could be helping millions of people every day, yet they will never use anywhere near the amount of money that they've accrued. They often just end up passing it down their family to often undeserving generations who squander it further. I don't know the answer, because capitalism seems like the best system, but ensuring redistribution of wealth seems only fair and making sure they cannot use their massive bank accounts to lobby (often simple bribery) for changes to the law to further favor their empires.

[Cryptock]

The love of money is the root of all evil

I can agree with this!  but is it too unfair to see money as the root of all evil?  Viewed objectively, money can also do good things such as charity, donations to the needy, natural disasters, floods... Everything has two sides, after all, money is just a tool.  Is it a stimulant?  and how people are addicted to money, depending on their own actions and thoughts, they will decide to do good or bad. Countless people become cruel because of money, but there are also countless people who have money but still do good deeds, live ethically… The problem is with people themselves.

I would add one more word to it- The lust for the money is the root cause of all the evil.
SOme people have so evil nature - that they would do anything to get the money from other peoples pocket.

[stadus]

Money is very influential and much more if you are in politics. Rich people can manipulate someone to do evil things. But I don't think this applies to all rich people, becoming evil is an individual behavior, and we can't generalize it. Of course, I will agree that money can change a person and extend his/her power but if you really have good deeds, I don't think it will work.

Greediness - I was certain of this. A person who carries such things in their lives will lead to committing evil things - criminal and illegal activities just to reach their ambition.

[Cryptmuster]

No, money is often blamed but it is the people who control it that end up causing unnecessary hurt and misery. We have many billionaires out there who are hoarding so much wealth that could be helping millions of people every day, yet they will never use anywhere near the amount of money that they've accrued. They often just end up passing it down their family to often undeserving generations who squander it further. I don't know the answer, because capitalism seems like the best system, but ensuring redistribution of wealth seems only fair and making sure they cannot use their massive bank accounts to lobby (often simple bribery) for changes to the law to further favor their empires.

If you had a great fortune, you would also want to pass it on to your next generations, and perhaps you would give some part to charity, but most likely it was an insignificant part of your fortune. Money is neutral, it only matters in which hands it is good or bad. Money is needed for development to improve living standards and for many other godly purposes, but if it falls into the wrong hands, it can also be used for military aggression against other countries and this is terrible.

[Bholutefe]

Every human being desire and pray to have money, no one ever wants to live without a good reason to live well or fulfill expectations financially without money, some people naturally are evil, while we also have the good ones among we humans, doing bad deeds, committing crimes against humanity and killing innocent people all in the name of making money shouldn’t be an excuse that money has caused all of these. A bad human being is a bad human being while a good human being is also a good human being, we have several poor people that are very nice and kind hearted, while we have alot of rich people that are not nice. In this kind of instance, should we say that money has made the rich ones evil? The answer is No. Because evil dwells in the heart of a man not in money, what you do is the function of what is running in your heart and not money. Money is not the one controlling we humans, we are the one controlling it, we can choose to be evil if we wants to and we can as well choose to be kind of we wants to. It doesn’t matter if you have money or not, if you’re a good and kind-hearted person, no amount of money can make you evil, money shouldn’t be an instrument of an evil act and excuses.

[shinratensei_]

I'd blame the greed instead, you know when you always try to buy some expensive things like hermes bags, LV's and the likes you're definitely gonna never become sufficient and grateful with your money doesn't matter how much money you could make you'd always seeks for more, I'd say if people could stop being so greedy things will be better but I think it's just our nature so I guess there's nothing much we can do honestly.
the only way you could win in this life and having good quality life is through money so it can't be denied that people are just gonna seeks for more and more money because they feel security in having more.
however, the thing that becomes the problem is when people try to earn money through scams, trickery, etc it affects other.

[EdenHazard]

I'd blame the greed instead, you know when you always try to buy some expensive things like hermes bags, LV's and the likes you're definitely gonna never become sufficient and grateful with your money doesn't matter how much money you could make you'd always seeks for more, I'd say if people could stop being so greedy things will be better but I think it's just our nature so I guess there's nothing much we can do honestly.
the only way you could win in this life and having good quality life is through money so it can't be denied that people are just gonna seeks for more and more money because they feel security in having more.
however, the thing that becomes the problem is when people try to earn money through scams, trickery, etc it affects other.

People put too much focus on something subjective by calling money is the root pf evil, while actually it's you. Only you can decide whether even the most dangerous stuff like a samurai that clearly most of the times used to fight , used to evil things ... just like a gun or some other dangerous stuff.

But in the right hands , those dangerous stuff could help people , save lives and far from evil things. So let's be objective and then talk.

[Cryptock]

I'd blame the greed instead, you know when you always try to buy some expensive things like hermes bags, LV's and the likes you're definitely gonna never become sufficient and grateful with your money doesn't matter how much money you could make you'd always seeks for more, I'd say if people could stop being so greedy things will be better but I think it's just our nature so I guess there's nothing much we can do honestly.
the only way you could win in this life and having good quality life is through money so it can't be denied that people are just gonna seeks for more and more money because they feel security in having more.
however, the thing that becomes the problem is when people try to earn money through scams, trickery, etc it affects other.

People put too much focus on something subjective by calling money is the root pf evil, while actually it's you. Only you can decide whether even the most dangerous stuff like a samurai that clearly most of the times used to fight , used to evil things ... just like a gun or some other dangerous stuff.

But in the right hands , those dangerous stuff could help people , save lives and far from evil things. So let's be objective and then talk.

I read in one of the forums - a member said - money is not evil our intentions are
It is our intention which makes money evil - so hold your expenses and hold your intentions and you will not harm yourself and others 

[Lanatsa]

I'd blame the greed instead, you know when you always try to buy some expensive things like hermes bags, LV's and the likes you're definitely gonna never become sufficient and grateful with your money doesn't matter how much money you could make you'd always seeks for more, I'd say if people could stop being so greedy things will be better but I think it's just our nature so I guess there's nothing much we can do honestly.
the only way you could win in this life and having good quality life is through money so it can't be denied that people are just gonna seeks for more and more money because they feel security in having more.
however, the thing that becomes the problem is when people try to earn money through scams, trickery, etc it affects other.

People put too much focus on something subjective by calling money is the root pf evil, while actually it's you. Only you can decide whether even the most dangerous stuff like a samurai that clearly most of the times used to fight , used to evil things ... just like a gun or some other dangerous stuff.

But in the right hands , those dangerous stuff could help people , save lives and far from evil things. So let's be objective and then talk.

I read in one of the forums - a member said - money is not evil our intentions are
It is our intention which makes money evil - so hold your expenses and hold your intentions and you will not harm yourself and others 

I definitely agree into this one on which peoples intention is on what makes money to be evil and we know that it is really just a  tool for us to make use on buying up things which we know that it is really that

mainly needed for us to survive.Buying up some wants then its understandable since we are just humans and we do really need up to buy something.Going further in related on making more income it isnt that
bad.Who doesnt really want on being rich?
It is really just that there are people who do go into that extreme desperation and this is why they do commit out crimes and illegal activities already.

[Alisha-k]

Your acceptance and use of money is what defines the money for you.
Money is a very essential commodity that should be owned by practically everyone for survival.
If it is abused by the holder, then it is evil to such person and not everyone.
Hold your money rightly and don't be conformed by society pressure to live an extravagant and careless lifestyle.

[Wong Gendheng]

For now it can be said that the source of problems and crime is money, factors and magic money do make anyone beworthy, news on TV, online media, social media and so on only tells about money and luxury so that it makes anything can be purchased with money, even in My country is easily mocked if we have money.

[Pesona1]

For now it can be said that the source of problems and crime is money, factors and magic money do make anyone beworthy, news on TV, online media, social media and so on only tells about money and luxury so that it makes anything can be purchased with money, even in My country is easily mocked if we have money.

Many things can indeed trigger a crime to occur even trivial things can have an effect on the occurrence of a major crime, but of all the existing sources of crime of course money or the economy is the biggest trigger for the occurrence of crimes, many people gamble, steal, rob and kill just for a sheet $100 money, besides that greed for money also triggers many rich people to commit crimes such as corruption, fraud and others.

[Aliosky]

Money, in my opinion, is not the root of all evil, nor is love for it. Everyday people make the choice whether to be good or bad, whether to be honest or dishonest, whether to be scammers, thieves, or saints. They give in to their greed, their lust, their envy, and their jealousy. They allow it to drive their intentions and motivations. And before you know it, they destroy their own lives as a result of poor life choices and then blame it on money. This is not so. Money is not the root of all evil; people and their decisions are.

It's true that a person's love of money can have a detrimental impact on their decisions, but it all depends on how intense that love is. In my own nation, it's commonplace these days to witness people acting dishonestly for financial gain. Everyone wants to get money quickly and easily without having to work hard for it.

[Cryptock]

Money, in my opinion, is not the root of all evil, nor is love for it. Everyday people make the choice whether to be good or bad, whether to be honest or dishonest, whether to be scammers, thieves, or saints. They give in to their greed, their lust, their envy, and their jealousy. They allow it to drive their intentions and motivations. And before you know it, they destroy their own lives as a result of poor life choices and then blame it on money. This is not so. Money is not the root of all evil; people and their decisions are.

It's true that a person's love of money can have a detrimental impact on their decisions, but it all depends on how intense that love is. In my own nation, it's commonplace these days to witness people acting dishonestly for financial gain. Everyone wants to get money quickly and easily without having to work hard for it.

we all love money - but there comes a time in our lives when the money doesn't help you anyway.
I fear so much after the recent earthquake in Turkey when money means nothing and when food and shelter is the only thing needed.
We should be thankful to God for having roof over our head and for having warm blanket over us.

[yohananaomi]

For now it can be said that the source of problems and crime is money, factors and magic money do make anyone beworthy, news on TV, online media, social media and so on only tells about money and luxury so that it makes anything can be purchased with money, even in My country is easily mocked if we have money.

it seems that what you are talking about is something that has become commonplace and natural for almost all developing countries, this incident is something that has become habitual and is easily exposed on available social media. money has become a pioneer and a necessity, even more sinister is determining the policy of all what will be done, without money then everything cannot be done, money has become king for all the necessities of life.

[boyptc]

Money is a tool to do the things that we love.

We shouldn't love it but we gotta use it so that we're doing the appropriate thing which is to spend and use it for certain things that will make us happy.

Today's time is dangerous that people will do everything for the money. As they've explain, it's not the money that's the root of evil but when you love it more than yourself.