Summary:
The sermon explores income inequality in America, drawing parallels between the Gilded Age and the present. It critiques social Darwinist justifications for wealth disparity and the lack of opportunity for the poor. Several readings are used to show differing opinions and points of view, including Pope Francis, and representatives from American politics and economics. The author emphasizes the role of political power in shaping the market and the need for a renewed grassroots movement to promote economic justice. They argue that while charity is valuable, addressing the systemic causes of inequality through political action is essential. The text then closes by exploring the different solutions Americans have suggested, including the possibility of a new grassroots political movement.