Moral Inequalities In America

Many Americans are not happy with the wealth gap. For instance, a 2013 Pew Analysis Middle study reviews nearly 50 percent of people in America believe the prosperity gap is a serious moral problem. Some people believe it's a religious problem. Jim Wallis, a Christian writer and political activist, have said "God hates inequality.", when calling for a rise of the minimum wages. The United States public principles form by the Judeo-Christian tradition guides people with pride as equals before the law, regardless of their social status. There are many talks about greed in the Bible, but not one passage that shows income inequality is a moral evil. Americans worry about wealth gap, but they don't know how the market economy works. Rich people got rich because they develop value for others, and not by stealing. The system is fair because each of us is equal before the law. Moreover, people have different skills, passions, and physical features. It's not fair to penalize the most successful person for doing his best. We should concentrate on a huge problem like high unemployment. Criticizing and penalizing real wealth creation will not solve our problem. I
Jim Wallis mentions income inequality as a religious problem. He says that in the bible, it does not mention that income inequality is a moral evil. Furthermore, he believes that the economic system is fair and people should focus on huge problems like high unemployment. On the other hand, I disagree with Jim Wallis' opinion. I believe that economic inequality affects people in many ways than buying power, like happiness, life, education and living conditions. Daniel Lederman's study shows the effect of income inequality on the society. Also, Shigehiro Oishi's study demonstrates us that people are happier with less income inequality than with high-income inequality. All in all, income inequality is a major issue in the