Analyzing The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire was, in my opinion, one of the most tragic events in history. The workers in the factory were not treated with respect or fairness. The workers were forced to work tremendously long hours and received little pay. Perhaps one of the biggest shocks to me was the fact that the workers had to pay for the thread, the power that their machine used, and buy a garments if the shirtwaist was not made correctly. Obviously, money ruled the hearts of the owners. This reminds me of 1 Timothy 6:10, where the author states, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs” (ESV). Pride and greed, in my opinion,