Two words. Protestant ethic. Or, what’s better known today as “work ethic.”[1]
Believe it or not, it is Christian economics that has fueled the growth and success America has been known for all over the world. I have heard the argument, “Why are other countries so broke and poor, while we are so spoiled rich?” This comment may be generalized, but it gives a great idea into a typical daily dinner-table conversation

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