what do you mean by this , not only gold but currency are also root of evil. because both are needed in difficult time, gold is the asset which can be liquidate at the worst time of life,
He means the greed. Gold makes people greedy and let them do evil things.
So do you think it's evil?
Why do you think only gold makes people greedy?
In my opinion any form of money is the problem for all kinds in issues today we are facing. It could be either oil, gas, bitcoin, gold, paper money or property. If any one got more of these things than many evil minded people will be behind them to take the benefits. For example If you see how developed countries put pressure on oil rich countries to take the full benefits.