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Centre for Christian Living

Affluent and Christian?

Where
1 King St
Newtown NSW 2042
Australia
Marcus Loane Hall
When

Wednesday 21 August 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

The world is becoming wealthier and wealthier. Since the turn of the century, the net worth of many countries in the West and in Asia has tripled, poverty rates have fallen, and life expectancy has increased by more than six years.

At the same time, the divide between rich and poor has increased, with the richest one per cent owning almost fifty per cent of all the world’s wealth. Five to ten per cent of people still live in extreme poverty, even in the most affluent nations. Furthermore, while money can buy happiness, it can only do so up to a certain point, and wealthier people are more likely to be less generous and less kind to others.

How should Christians think about affluence? Is material prosperity a blessing or a curse, or both? Given the state of the world and income inequality, what are we to do with the riches God has given us? At this event, Michael Jensen, rector of St Mark’s Anglican Darling Point, will help us see our earthly treasure the way our heavenly Father does.

Registration is free. Please consider making a donation to the Centre for Christian Living, which is a not-for-profit organisation.

This event will be run in person and via livestream.

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