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Socially Responsible Investing
Austin Pryor
其他書名
The Debate Over Where to Draw the Line
出版Independently Published, 2019-02-07
主題Education / Finance
ISBN17963962739781796396270
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=dCi6wgEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋In almost every financial decision we make -- whether it be spending for consumer goods, spending on housing, spending on entertainment, spending on education for our children, or spending on investments -- we run the risk of putting money into the hands of those whose activities are in opposition to our values. Even using skills and talents to help one's employer grow and prosper takes on an ethical dimension when looked at through the lens of stewardship. When legitimate ethical questions arise about a company's activities, where should we draw the line as to what constitutes an acceptable level of involvement with that company?This is a difficult question, one on which Christians of good will can, and do, have differing views. The position I have taken in Sound Mind Investing is not as activist as some would like. Still, I have cordial working relationships with proponents of "socially responsible investing" (SRI) such Art Ally, founder of the Timothy funds, and many others.I believe that those seeking to be more ethical in their investments sincerely strive to be faithful stewards. They want to be sure they do not lend economic support to those worldly forces in opposition to what they see as biblical values. I respect their concerns. This applies not only to those leaders who are active in the SRI marketplace, but also to the Sound Mind Investing readers who have written to share their hearts with me on this topic over the years.I'm offering my perspective on SRI merely as one among many ways the matter can be approached. I have never attempted to impose it on others, nor have I insisted it is the only correct approach. But I do believe it is a reasonable one. It seems to me to be both biblical and practical.I believe we would all agree that the Christian view of stewardship is centered in our relationship with Jesus Christ and recognizes that He is Lord over all aspects of our lives, not just our investment portfolios. Thus, it seems to me that decisions as to (1) where and for whom we will work, (2) how and for what we will spend our money, (3) how and in what we invest our money, and (4) where and how much we give of our money must all be kept in view. None of these is exempt from the scope of our stewardship responsibilities -- and none is inherently more important than the other. It is this view of the "interconnectedness" of these four areas that, ultimately, leads me to the conclusions I reach. I think this will become clear shortly.Austin PryorFounder Publisher Sound Mind Investing