God Wants You to Be Rich (Paperback)

by Paul Zane Pilzer (Author) "Professor Pilzer!" the woman exclaimed, following me into the elevator after my speech..." (more)
Key Phrases: catsup company, definitional technology, alchemic world, United States, New York, Great Depression (more...)

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Luther defined our god as that in which we place our trust. Given that theology in the broadest sense is language about god, this book is remarkably revealing theologically. The object of trust here, unequivocally and unapologetically, is technology, which, it is assumed, creates wealth without limit by a process revealingly labeled "economic alchemy." Pilzer, who was an economic adviser to presidents Reagan and Bush, has hit upon an apt alternative to Bush's early characterization of Reagonomics as "vodoo economics." The gospel propounded here is that there are no limits. Readers who are more biblically and historically informed than Pilzer will, no doubt, bring the prophetic tradition shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to bear on his discussion of limits. The result should indeed be a more theologically informed perspective on recent economic and political developments, as well as, perhaps, a greater awareness of where those developments have ended in lead and where they have ended in gold. Steve Schroeder --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Boston Herald A challenging yet witty view of who's really in charge of all abundance. -- Review

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone Faith (March 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684825325
• ISBN-13: 978-0684825328
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,059 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative!!!!, February 2, 2001

By	Barbara "Queen of her castle AND her home lib... (beautiful Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

Wonderful book and he's a terrific speaker, humorous and serious at the same time. This book does NOT promote the "love" of money but it explains why you shouldn't feel guilty because you are prosperous. The Bible promotes prosperity as well as helping others. Plus, being rich doesn't just mean having a lot of money. this book talks about being rich in all aspects of life. It's the "love" of money that is evil just like the "love" of food is what makes us fat. Does that mean that food is bad? Get this book and read it....you'll gain new understanding of wealth.

Read this book, it will show you how being prosperous only benefits everything and everybody. It only makes sense. Poor people can't help poor people. Higher income areas of our country have the higher paid teachers and the best schools and the best SAT scores. That's only one example. Great book and besides that, Pilzer is a really great guy.

33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding but a slightly misleading title., December 9, 2001

By	Tony Rush "IFoundTheSolution.com" (southeast Alabama) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The title is a bit misleading, but it's one of the finest books on money you'll ever read. Some of the negative reviews on this book have evidently been from those who read the title but not the book. It does NOT teach or perpetuate the belief that everyone is supposed to be wealthy if they're a Christian.

What it DOES do is give the average person a GREAT explanation for why things are they way they are and why many economic changes are misunderstood simply because people don't look at a big enough picture. (For instance, a machine takes the place of three workers causing them to lose their jobs...bad news? No, because when those 3 workers find new jobs, the GNP goes up. A simplistic summary of one of Pilzer's examples, but you've really got to read it to appreciate it.)

Also, he gives EXCELLENT suggestions for everything from our school system to transporation to healthcare to communications, etc.

An absolute WONDERFUL book about how our physical resources are truly UNLIMITED and that the only "lack" we have is the lack of appropriation.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, July 2, 1998

By	Michael Q. Thomas (Washington, NC USA) - See all my reviews

The book basically takes you through the history of the US economy and economic thinking at various stages through our history. Mr. Pilzer points out that consumers never become satisfied as was predicted in the 30's and 40's. Advancing technology always stays one step ahead of man and provides him with new and improved products which may be considered a luxury at first but will quickly become a necessity in our ever changing society. He also points out very effectively that technology is changing our society at an ever increasing rate. This is forcing us to abandon the practice of working for the same company for an entire lifetime. Changes in technology are constantly creating new industries which forces us to acquire new skills to remain employed.