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that I was greater than somebody else. Never will I ever let somebody step
with disgrace.”
thing to do?” When we are on a tight budget and our son asks “Mommy, I
want that toy,” our heart sinks and we are faced with a dilemma, “Should we
buy it, or go past it as if it was a wall?” We are constantly working hard and
yet there is never enough money. We are constantly praying to God and yet
every prayer is just another plea for help. Thousands of years ago, many
cоp-out, a way to rescue their longing for help souls. They feared that we will
lose our ethics, as it is one of the most significant traits that describe who we
are. I agree that an idea of “something to look forward to” was created to
make people want to be good in order to meet God; that is a good start.
different Gods), each demands their own rules to be followed but yet
embrace a similar idea –live your life and be proud of who you are by
satisfying God. Nowadays, the same ideas are being worshipped; the same
texts are being read year after year. We have the same desire to go to
historians, and others would like to believe that world is changing for the
better every single day and they also believe that people change over time;
with every generation there is always something good to come and praise.
That is when the idea of “what is morally correct” bumps head to head with
the “production of the growing world”. I personally think that people stay the
same and that money has been and always will be the source of the seven
deadly sins. Morals and money are never in sync together, rather they split,
as money pollutes every human’s life; what is morally and religiously correct
Donald Trump a highly known figure in the United States shows a great
example how this society is getting into a great mess. Although, Donald
one of the richest men alive, I believe that Donald has lowered the morals
and ethics of this society with his greed for an extra “buck”. For instance
Luke tried to teach us that money is not everything, that being rich does not
make people happy and that people should focus on greater things. Luke
claimed that those who are rich will not get far after their death, that money
should love their enemies and be good to them. He praised the fact that we
will go to heaven if we’ll stop separating each other from the rest. Donald
Trump, being one of the most powerful men, does not believe that he
shouldn’t go after money and does not believe that money isn’t everything.
Donald has been caught saying, “I don't make deals for the money. I've got
enough, much more than I'll ever need. I do it to do it.”1 This shows that
Donald has committed one big sin, he has already reached his desire but yet
with no specific reason other than “just because”. Luke warned, “Woe to who
are filled now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will
grieve and weep,”2 suggesting that even the richest man now will weep
eventually. I’m sure Donald Trump, being the intelligent man, is aware of
preach.
Moreover, not only does Donald Trump commit one of the greatest
deadly sins, he also refuses to base his morals and ethics on beliefs of the
bible. Matthew, in Chapter 7, has said “Stop judging, that you may not be
judged.” Matthew explained that we are not invincible, that people also see
us and notice things we would like for them not to see with that it gives us
no reason to point fingers and emphasize traits that others do not want us to
see. I believe that this idea gets greatly manipulated due to how people have
many people in this world who think that it makes them great. Media, press,
and lack of true interest, plays a huge role in the “money world”. For
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instance, when Donald Trump and Rosie O’Donnell had their big dispute not
only did they refuse to be greater then the other, but Rosie also felt that it
was necessary to let everyone know how Donald wears a wig, and then
Donald Trump went on proclaiming, “…I'll most likely sue her for making
those false statements – and it'll be fun. Rosie's a loser. A real loser. I look
forward to taking lots of money from my nice fat little Rosie."3 Yes, this was
even on the news, he did indeed announce that. Two grown adults put their
morals and ethics aside just so that they can show the world how far they
would go to win a pointless fight. My conclusion is that those two people are
fully aware that magazines and other press will sell this story, therefore by
judging and insulting one another they collected a few extra dollars. It seems
for people to do; he believed and wanted for people to feel equal, to feel
worthy, and in exchange offered God for those who chose to do well. Today,
people forget about God, and wish to do things for money and tangible
objects they can touch. Donald, the man who is known and praised by many
people has sunk to the level and to some respect said, “Screw you, God!”
Humans’ moral ethics also sunk when Donald Trump has failed to listen
to St. Aquinas who preached that it is unlawful to sell a thing for more than it
is worth. St. Aquinas believed that whatever possessions one may own
should be sold or exchanged for the same value that it beholds and no one
should try to make a profit, or scam each other off. With money being the
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most important priority, it is very difficult to deny the concept of receiving
more money for what is worth much less; St. Aquinas feared that people will
try their best to get more for less. Donald Trump, the man who has worked
with middle class before would NEVER sell his property or his apartment or
his share for anything less or equal that he paid for. Donald believes that, “…
you can't be too greedy,”4 it justifies his desire to make a profit by selling
things for more than they’re worth. This is also an indication of the seven
deadly sins being present, more specifically: greed and pride. Rather then
being humble, Donald is happy that he makes a great profit from people, and
instead of settling for what he paid for he has an enormous desire to double
his earnings. It is good that Donald has a great determination, but it seems
that he does it at any cost, God only knows how many skeletons in the closet
he possesses and how many other people do too, although they’ve never
been exposed.
This society has not only degraded itself but also lowered standards
when it comes to ethics. Nobody gets a pat on the back, but rather gets an
“Are you stupid?” look. Turning down a great deal seems incorrect even if it’s
for a greater good, turning the other cheek earn the title “you are weak” and
then no longer are you considered a worthy human being. The saddest part
of all is that despite the misery of our own creations, the fact that we KNOW
that people would walk over us is what prevents us from doing something
good and really worthwhile. It seems that when it comes to money, God does
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not go in sync with it. When you have money you don’t need God, and that’s