They aspire to merge into the former. “Someday I’ll be a billionaire too, so I better vote to make sure they have their tax breaks for when that day comes!”
I honestly think it’s worse than that. They think those with money have that money because they are smarter and better than those without money, and therefor the poors need to follow those superior people.
I’ve listened to several (former) friends and relatives give me this line of reasoning. It’s not unique to Christians, but definitely preys upon Christian guilt. I wish more people went to therapy…
Simple, my dear Watson.
They aspire to merge into the former. “Someday I’ll be a billionaire too, so I better vote to make sure they have their tax breaks for when that day comes!”
I honestly think it’s worse than that. They think those with money have that money because they are smarter and better than those without money, and therefor the poors need to follow those superior people.
I’ve listened to several (former) friends and relatives give me this line of reasoning. It’s not unique to Christians, but definitely preys upon Christian guilt. I wish more people went to therapy…