Immoral as a Lifestyle

Immoral as a Lifestyle

A question and answer advisory regarding whether the $17 trillion federal debt is immoral is presented. Here, Black comments that accruing debt itself is not immoral, but a culture of debt most certainly is. Debt has become the American way of life, one that threatens the flourishing and that of fut...

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Published in:Christianity today (Washington) Vol. 58; no. 1; p. 27
Main Author: Black, Amy E
Format: Magazine Article
Language:English
Published: Carol Stream Christianity Today, Inc 01-01-2014
Subjects:
Christianity
Consumer spending
Lifestyles
Morality
National debt
Politics
United States > US
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Summary:A question and answer advisory regarding whether the $17 trillion federal debt is immoral is presented. Here, Black comments that accruing debt itself is not immoral, but a culture of debt most certainly is. Debt has become the American way of life, one that threatens the flourishing and that of future generations. American leaders must find the political will to address the burgeoning debt with meaningful and substantive reform. Citizens should applaud their courage and willingly share the burden.
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ISSN:0009-5753
1551-1855