Does the definition of "religion" include things that are the truth? What I mean is, does religion only have to do with worship? Or does it have to do with simple living, as well?
Many folks who are simply living use the banks. Sure, they take part in the capitalistic industry. But it isn't for the purpose of getting rich, of dragging in as much money as absolutely possible, of becoming penny-pinchers. Are they partaking of the religion? Or are they simply living?
If God is a reality, is worshipping Him a religion? Or is it only when something is NOT a reality that it is a religion when worshipped?
Ultimately, money saves nobody. Money can bring pleasures, temporary peace, certain kinds of contentment, ease of living, and other desireable things. But money and the acquisition of it also bring troubles at time, a heaviness of heart when one realizes that he can't take any of it with him.
So, even though money is real, does it fall under the classification of religion if it is worshipped? Or is it the fantasy that money can provide complete happiness that makes capitalism a religion?
