Some Hard Truths About Faith Based Investing

The intersection of faith and finance is receiving renewed attention. As wealth and wealth disparity have both risen globally, more and more people are concluding that living well is not enough: they also want to use their financial blessings to do more good. Faith traditions help provide direction for this challenge. For example, while most faiths condemn ostentatious, self-serving wealth, just as many celebrate productive investment. In fact, many ancient religions explicitly teach that wise investment that leads to prosperity and promotes good works is needed and should be encouraged.