Do certain religions tend to lead to more economic success or wealth?

[Anonymous]

Here are just a sample of some various religious sects:

1. Islam

2. Catholicism

3. Calvinism

4. Greek Orthodox

5. Baptist

6. Presbyterian

7. Hinduism

8. Buddhism

9. Reform Judaism

10. Orthodox Judaism

11. Mormonism

12. Shintoism

Obviously, there are many more religions. But do any of them lead to more or less economic success/wealth?

Yes, certain religious beliefs will generally lead to more wealth.

No, not at all. Any differences in wealth between religious groups is not due to the religion itself. It is explained by other factors.

[Anonymous]

None of them make a difference. I'm sure you've heard that people undergoing ego death see the ego like this:

All these religions are a triangle within this gif. You are only alive if you are able to keep up with the never-ending change.

And the other triangles, they are scientism, hedonism, that kind of shit.

The only religion that is guaranteed to lead to fulfillment is not getting stuck inside any one triangle. Just to make this sound even more schizo, i will quote einstein about how the only constant in the universe is change. Therefore, even if one religion brought wealth in the past epochs, doesn't mean it will right now. ㅤ

[jshm2]

Obviously. But not in the way you think

People who follow religious laws properly, tend to be upstanding and honest people who will be diligent in their work and lesure.

This gives them a leg up in saving and spending, as well as reduces their outgoings on frivolous shit that others waste money on.

Success and wealth are not "secrets" they are known pathways. The problem most people have is that they want to show off and be petty, instead of concentrate on themselves and what will improve their outlook.

[WhitneySnow]

No, but certain religions tend to be adopted more by wealthy people because they like their philosophies or they perceive them as status symbols

[BCRanger10]

If anything, it's the character and ideals that said beliefs ought to instill in adherents, and not the beliefs themselves.

That is, assuming said adherents fully subscribe to, understand, and act on what they're taught.

[strateguy632]

if you mean giving major charity then that is not having wealth?

[strateguy632]

well at first islam was desert so struggle about water. but now that we all buy oil islam brings wealth. i don't accept islam and i am poor!

[Asker]

But you are just one person. And I don't think most Muslims are rich. I think the average American is richer than the average Muslim.

[strateguy632]

no way! the average American EARNS MORE THAN average muslim in world. but many average American's credit card debt is big. we can pay part each month and keep big debt hundreds of dollars to pay 'later' adding 12% interest. i don't but i could. 😮

[Asker]

No, the average American's net wealth is certainly higher than the average Muslim's. And net wealth includes debt, including credit card debt.