'In ancient Mediterranean culture, seeking to gain more was seen as morally wrong because it meant that others got less.' Photo: Parable of the Talents, by Annette Gandy Fortt (1987)
Talent contest: Wendy Pattinson interprets a parable
‘This character clearly doesn’t represent God!’
by Wendy Pattinson
24th February 2023
When I first encountered the Parable of the Talents, I was troubled by its apparent message, advocating capitalism. On delving deeper I realised my error, an error that’s deeply ingrained in our culture.
