AuntiE wrote:
I do have a computer and the internet. You are certainly presumptuous to presume I am a recipent of Social Security, Medicare or "other benefits paid for by all of us."
You, in your usual and customary inability to see a larger picture, fail to take into account there are people who have, because of the morass of our economy, ceased having internet service, severely cut back their home thermostats to afford heat, and are eating less meals. There are a significant number of citizens who no longer have full time employment but are working a shortened number of hours or days. No, they are not living in a "cardboard" box; however, are not "well warmed" or "well fed".
As to Christian churches, yes, there are hypocrites therein; however, the last time I checked churches were for sinners. Within our community, there are five churches of varying denominations who are running small food pantries, clothing donation rooms and donate from "special collection plate funds" to the public utilities "Fuel Fund" for those in need. Are there churches not taking on these types of projects, yes; however, 98% of all churches have some type of "missionary" work/project they support.
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We are benefit from taxes paid by all of us. Of course you are on SS and Medicare and I am sure you are as entitled to it as any other American. You can only be ashamed if you dont understand how our liberal democracy works for all of us. The get mine, screw you and the kick down and kiss up attitudes are poisonous.
I think churches do some good and even some great things. However, I think we should all help each other when appropriate and I dont think that is the primary responsibilities of churches. Also, it is a matter of efficient distribution. We are all interconnected in so many ways. I agree that government can be too big, but it can also be too small.
I think you missed the point of the quote.