Religion does not stop you from being wealthy. What’s important is that the wealth does not come from illegal or immoral sources.

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The statement presents a nuanced view of wealth and morality: it suggests that religion itself does not prevent wealth, as long as the wealth is earned from legal and ethical sources. This invites examination of two components: the role of religion in economic success, and the ethical/legal sourcing of wealth.

Option 1: True. This option aligns with the idea that religious beliefs are not inherently guarantees of wealth or poverty; many people of various faiths accumulate wealth within legal and moral boundaries. The key claim is about the source of wealth rather than the possibility of wealth itself, which is a reasonable distinction if one assumes wealth can be earned through legitimate means without religious prohibitions.

Option 2: False. This would claim that religion inherently prevents wealth, or that wealth cannot be achieved while following religious principles. In reality, many religious frameworks do not prohibit wealth; they may regulate behavior, ethics, or prohibitions on exploitation, but they do not universally bar wealth accumulation. As such, stating that religion does stop you from being wealthy is inaccurate in a broad sense, making this option incorrect.

Breakdown of possible misconceptions:
- Some might think religion always discourages wealth due to ascetic or charitable ideals; however, many traditions encourage prudent living, stewardship, or success that can be channeled toward good works.
- Another misconception is that wealth gained through illegal or immoral means would be acceptable under religion; the statement explicitly excludes such wealth, emphasizing the ethical sourcing rather than the mere act of wealth accumulation.

In summary, the statement correctly separates the question of wealth from religious identity from the moral quality of how wealth is obtained, supporting the True option as accurate within the given framing.

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Religion does not stop you from being wealthy. What’s important is that the wealth does not come from illegal or immoral sources.

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