BUSI 321 Discussion Thread: Can We Invest Wisely?

Please choose any 2 questions you would like to answer from the “Things to Think About” section found in the assigned Cowan reading for this Module: Week. Include your responses to the 2 questions in one thread.

Things to Think About

• Is there a parallel between this parable and how we earn money and consume today?

• Does Jesus endorse here the Jewish law prohibiting usury (the charging of interest), or has he changed the law?

• The Old Testament and the church forbade usury until the Reformation. How do you explain this apparent contradiction between Scripture and tradition?

• Is Jesus approving of the financial investments that are part and parcel of capitalism? How would you describe Jesus’ attitude toward money?

• We hear a lot about a work/life balance. What would you say about a work/faith balance?

• How do you understand the relationship between faith and good works?

• Do you find the term “faith economy” helpful or confusing? If you find the term helpful, how would you extend it to explain your understanding of faith? If you find the term confusing, can you think of another concept that is more helpful to you?