In 1892, Andrew Carnegie and Henry Frick defeated their Iron and Steel Workers union. In a violent management vs. union struggle, it can be argued that Carnegie’s worldview resulted in ten people’s death.
Andrew Carnegie was a devotee to “the survival of the fittest” philosophy. Social Darwinism gave Carnegie justification for ruthless business practices.
Even though Carnegie’s workers were working 12-hour days for low wages, Carnegie demanded a 15% pay cut. Instead of being a good shepherd, Carnegie chose to be a tyrant.
Ezekiel 34:2 says, “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock?”
Worldviews do matter. A Biblical worldview challenges us to care for our staff, not destroy them.
