In Conversation With... Dr. Malcolm Foley: The Anti-Greed Gospel

In this conversation, Greg Arthur and Dr. Malcolm Foley discuss his book, 'The Anti-Greed Gospel,' and explore themes of peacemaking, unity, and the divisions within the American church. He shares personal experiences of being an outsider in a predominantly white church and reflects on the historical context of racial justice, greed, and the church's role in addressing economic exploitation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of love as a material commitment to one another and the need for the church to build multi-ethnic congregations that reflect the kingdom of God.Buy The Anti-Greed Gospel here Episode TakeawaysDr. Foley emphasizes the importance of understanding historical realities that impact current church conflicts.He shares personal experiences of being the only black teaching elder in a predominantly white church.Cultural conflicts require discernment between adaptation and assimilation.Greed is identified as a primal sin that leads to societal divisions.The church must prioritize material love and community support for the needy.Historical movements for racial justice often overlooked economic justice.The church is called to be an invitation to the world, not a judgment on it.Building multi-ethnic congregations is a challenging but necessary task.The path of the Christian is inherently linked to the path of the cross.The church's witness is diluted by the pursuit of money and political power.