I was under the assumption that the entire idea of the "protestant work ethic" had it's roots in calvanism and predestination not farming. The idea was that bec

I was under the assumption that the entire idea of the "protestant work ethic" had it's roots in calvanism and predestination not farming. The idea was that because everything was already predetermined by God, working hard and making lots of money was your just reward and signaled to others you were righteous.