The culture of death, the societal ideal that says to be fully alive one must have what one wants, drives advertising to persuade consumers by making material objects part of human identity, and entertainment to worship celebrities and athletes who have more in terms of physical gifts and material possessions.
The culture of death is separation of life from God. Without God, society places human dignity on what one has. Living Justice and Peace by Saint Mary's Press defines the culture of death as, "the world view that says being fully alive means having what we want" (127). This worldview divides society by classes and marginalizes those who are poor or needy. It teaches that it is ok to gather excessive amounts of personal wealth and not
The culture of death is separation of life from God. Without God, society places human dignity on what one has. Living Justice and Peace by Saint Mary's Press defines the culture of death as, "the world view that says being fully alive means having what we want" (127). This worldview divides society by classes and marginalizes those who are poor or needy. It teaches that it is ok to gather excessive amounts of personal wealth and not