Materialism - only for the royalty or rulers of years past?

Question

Now pursuit of material possessions can be enjoyed by the masses, at least in the Western Democratic societies. If materialism in the West is disapproved by the Islamofacsists, do they also disapprove of their Sheiks palaces, yachts, and other materialistic possessions?

Answer 1

Almost every culture believes in materialism. To paraquote Tennessee Williams, "People keep buying material objects in the hope that one of the objects will grant the person eternal life."

Answer 2

Materialism exists  in all countries cultures classes and  religions.

Answer 3

Interesting question. However you look at it Materialism is the root of greed, the more people have, the more they want, and if they cannot afford it, they take it from someone else.  We all value possessions too much, but it's hard to step back from it, the world is moving too fast.