The Idolatry of Money and Human Rights

In The Idolatry of Money and Human Rights, Volume 1, theologian Jung Mo Sung provides a profound theological critique of neoliberalism and contemporary capitalism. Writing from the perspective of the Latin American liberationist tradition, Sung examines how modern economic structures erode human dignity and social justice. He argues that neoliberal economics has established a new cultural myth by treating the market as a sacred entity. This business and economics text explores the corrosive effects of wealth worship, framing the current obsession with money as a form of idolatry that contradicts both religious doctrine and rational thought.

The book utilizes biblical faith, Catholic social teaching, and global economic examples to challenge the perceived separation between faith and economics. Sung calls for a renewed commitment to human rights and the church's option for the poor, urging institutions to reject neutrality in the face of systemic injustice. The Idolatry of Money and Human Rights, Volume 1, serves as a scholarly yet accessible argument for prophetic action against inequality.