January is the month of New Year’s resolutions. For our third week of resolutions, I wish to talk about consumerism. Wikipedia defines consumerism as “a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.” Pope Francis speaks of consumerism in Laudato Si: Since the market tends to promote extremeContinue reading “Resolve to Buy Less Stuff”
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The Pressure to Consume
In Laudato Si, Pope Francis speaks of rampant consumerism: Since the market tends to promote extreme consumerism in an effort to sell its products, people can easily get caught up in a whirlwind of needless buying and spending. Do you feel the pressure to consume? How many pairs of jeans do you own? Think aboutContinue reading “The Pressure to Consume”