Sons of Patriarchy The Gospel of Greed
Jun 16, 2025
Malcolm Foley, a scholar and pastor at Baylor University, dives deep into the roots of racism and greed in the American Church. He argues that economic motives have historically fueled oppression and that contemporary attitudes often mask complicity in these systems. Foley critiques the idea of sanctifying wealth and emphasizes trust in God's provision over accumulation. He also shares insights on combating greed through solidarity, anti-violence, and reclaiming the church's witness to the poor. His perspectives challenge the church to confront its past and advocate for justice.
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Greed Precedes Racial Categories
- Greed historically precedes and produces racial categories as justifications for exploitation.
- Racial narratives were invented to legitimize economic expansion and wealth extraction.
Jesus Puts Mammon At The Center
- Jesus frames the central struggle as God versus mammon, not pride or self alone.
- Greed appears throughout scripture as the chief rival to faithful allegiance to God.
The Demonic Cycle Of Self-Interest
- A 'demonic cycle' links self-interest to exploitation, violence, and legitimizing lies.
- Narratives are manufactured to justify domination so perpetrators avoid guilt for exploitation.
