I just realized what is behind a lot of our issues and problems in the United States of America: the protestant work ethic, the notion that you must work hard and be self reliant in order to gain God's favor and earn salvation.
Am I one of the few who sees a simple solution here?
How about some cause and effect?
Poor people turn to crime in order to survive. Okay so that isn't the only reason but it sure is a BIG one.
Why are people poor? Some claim it is because they make poor choices.
Some do. More are part of something called institutionalized poverty; their families have been poor for generations. There are multiple causes; ignorance, racism and, the biggest, simple greed and selfishness.
I cannot possibly understand how the Waltons, owners of Walmart and worth $175 billion can possibly need to gather more wealth as the workers who have earned those millions must rely on pubic assistance.
Better paid workers will be able to spend more, pump more money into the economy, create a broader tax base, and help lift us all. That doesn't appear to be the priority of those in command, either republican or democrat.
Small wonder that 80% of evangelicals voted for Trump; they seem hard wired into the notion that your financial and social status reflects your value as a human being and is linked to your salvation. utter stupid!!!
Neither Jesus of Nazareth or any of his apostles were wealthy. Indeed, during the three years of His public ministry, there were virtually homeless and dependent on the support of others. Current day evangelicals would be horrified !
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