Atheism and sloth
Historically and in contemporary societies, a majority of atheists lean politically to the left (see: Atheism and politics and Secular left).
Laziness in atheistic societies has contributed to poverty within various atheistic societies.
Widespread sloth in the former Soviet Union helped cause much poverty (see: Atheism and communism).[1][2] A study performed in the former Soviet Union found that over 50% of the work force admitted to drinking alcohol while on the job (See also: Atheism and alcoholism).[3]
On the other hand, Harvard University historian Niall Ferguson declared: "Through a mixture of hard work and thrift the Protestant societies of the North and West Atlantic achieved the most rapid economic growth in history."[4] In China, the growth in religion has accompanied China’s fast economic growth over the last twenty years.[5] Christianity is seeing rapid growth in China and the historian Niall Ferguson attributes this recent economic growth to the Protestant work ethic being more incorporated into Chinese society.[6] See also: Protestant work ethic and Growth of Christianity in China
See also
- ↑ [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2255693/Last-pictures-life-iron-curtain-collapse-USSR.html Poverty, prostitutes and the long, slow death of the Soviet Union: Haunting pictures show desperate struggle to survive in last days of USSR, The Daily Mail
- ↑ Soviet Openness Brings Poverty Out of the Shadows, New York Times
- ↑ Communism and computer ethics
- ↑ The Protestant Work Ethic: Alive & Well…In China By Hugh Whelchel on September 24, 2012
- ↑ The Protestant Work Ethic: Alive & Well…In China By Hugh Whelchel on September 24, 2012
- ↑ The Protestant Work Ethic: Alive & Well…In China By Hugh Whelchel on September 24, 2012