Is the 'Great Recession' God's Punishment for American Greed?

Some ministers are taking on the big economic issues of the day, "inspired by the example of Jesus, who angered the powerful by condemning the economic exploitation of the poor, religious scholars say. His teachings are seen throughout the New Testament in parables such as 'The Rich Man and Lazarus.'" Read, CNN, Preachers confront 'last taboo': Condemning greed amid Great Recession. Wikipedia link added.]