S11:E6 The Anti-Greed Gospel with Dr. Malcolm Foley
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Dr. Malcolm Foley discusses how greed is the root of racism and the role of the church in addressing economic exploitation.
What if racism isn’t primarily about ignorance or hate, but about greed? In this episode, Dave Fitch and guest co-host Gino Curcuruto sit down with Dr. Malcolm Foley, pastor, scholar, and author of The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward. Dr. Foley unpacks how economic exploitation lies at the heart of racial injustice—and why Jesus’ warning that “you cannot serve both God and mammon” is as urgent today as ever. Together they explore the demonic cycle of self-interest that perpetuates racism through exploitation, violence, and lies, and they offer a vision for Christian communities shaped by deep economic solidarity, creative nonviolence, and prophetic truth-telling. 🎙️ In This Episode: Why greed—not hate—is the true root of racism How capitalism and racial hierarchy became intertwined The role of mammon as a spiritual power deforming the church Why anti-racism and reparations often miss the deeper structural sin How the church can become a visible alternative to exploitation and fear 📌 Highlights: [00:09:00] Race as a “demonic cycle” of exploitation, violence, and lies [00:13:00] How greed drives…
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