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Is there any bigger threat to the Church today than consumerism?  Is there any bigger threat to communities attempting to follow Jesus than consumerism?  I am beginning to believe no. I don’t mean small “c” consumerism, “I like to buy new shoes more often than I need to” consumerism. I mean big “C” Consumerism, consumerism as an

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I just won a book titled Dematerializing (about taming the power of possessions) for best debate speaking against consumerism. If not grades, atleast I am doing well in class participation :)Was not a surprise though since I hate consumerism so much - it felt natural for me to debate against it. The amount of trash Americans produce daily is simply mind boggling. For a person like me who feels