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Explain how the religion you havestudied might analyse the cause and consequences of consumerism and assess howconvincing this analysis is.
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... Explain how the religion you have studied might analyse the cause and consequences of consumerism and assess how convincing this analysis is (30) Emma James It has been claimed that consumerism is 'the chief rival to God in our society'. Whether this is true or not is debateable. Whereas consumption of the basic requirements necessary for life has been a feature of all societies, the consumption and displaying of 'luxury' items has been reserved for the rich minority and used as a symbol for their status - as illustrated famously by King Solomon in the Old Testament. There is an inequality which exists between the ethics of the Kingdom of God and the fundamental aspects of the consumer culture as they relate not only to individuals but to society in general. At the heart of Christian ethics is to 'love your neighbour as you love yourself' and this draws our














