The excessive accumulation of wealth by a few was deemed to be a mortal sin alongside taking or dealing in drugs,ruining the environment,carrying out morally debatable scientific experiments,or allowing genetic manipulations which alter DNA or compromise embryos.
Today's philanthropists are increasingly more businesslike about their giving.They see their donation as an investment in the future and want to understand how their money is making a difference.
Money might not be the root of all evil,but according to Barclays Wealth the newly wealthy are apparently often terrified of letting their children have access or even know about their wealth due to its potential corrupting power.Perhaps the motivation to save their childrens' souls,rather than their own,might save wealthy individuals from the sin of excessive accumulation of wealth.