[Pascal] was the first and perhaps is still the most effective voice to be raised in warning of the consequences of the enthronement of the human ego in contradistinction to the cross, symbolizing the ego's immolation. How beautiful it all seemed at the time of the Enlightenment, that man triumphant would bring to pass that earthly paradise whose groves of academe would ensure the realization forever of peace, plenty, and beatitude in practice. But what a nightmare of wars, famines, and folly was to result therefrom. Malcolm Muggeridge
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If you are to measure the greatness of a person, their impact on society must be measured in more than just financial success. These days, many people base their worth on the amount of money they have amassed. This is not an exaggeration. Research has shown that people will often lie about how much money they have in order that others will think them wealthier than they really are.

Many people now believe that the only way to make a difference in the world is to make large sums of money. Elon Musk for example, believes that the only way to make the world better is to make it better financially. This is misguided thinking and ultimately leaves us with nothing but materialism.

There are other ways to make a difference in the world besides making money.

Source: The End Of Christendom

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