Okay Tommy, I never said I didn't like how they evangelize. Do not
twist my words to your own. Evangelizing is often defined as
spreading the good word of Jesus Christ. Some define it in other
ways, but that is the definition that I learned in Catholic CCD so it
is the one I will use.
The mission practice is more like forced conversion which is a
practice rejected by the basic tenets of most Christian faiths.
* The mission attracted men from all over to AP.
* The mission did not screen for the cause of homelessness
* The mission did not screen for high risk offenders like pedophiles
* The mission did not have any referral programs in place
* The few who were allowed to remain in the mission during the day
could only do so if they converted to the mission's faith.
* The rest go onto the street every day to fend for themselves.
I have dedicated my entire life to helping people find housing. I am
currently working for a very large foreclosure prevention program in
NYC. I have worked with faith-based organizations and I will
continue to partner with them. I know of none that only truly help
those who embrace their faith. I know of no other that puts the
people out with no referrals for job training, counseling or other
social services. There are best practices for running a homeless
shelter. It includes rehabilitation of the underlying causes of
homelessness not forced conversion. I hope you never need help and
are forced to choose between your faith and your survival. I believe
in helping others. I also know that when people are down so low that
often all they still have is their belief. I would help you even
though you twisted my words to your liking. I've never worked for or
with an organization that would only help those who believed as they
did. That is where I take offense with this mission and yes their
lack of best practice is dangerous. It is a complex issue. I invite
you to look further into it.
I answered because I am tired of hearing you twist my words. Do not
quote me as not liking how they evangelize. I do not like how they
don't truly offer help. I have a feeling you like to have the last
word so have at it. I'll leave you with this.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and
you feed him for a lifetime. The mission does not fulfill the second
half of the proverb.
Peace,
Jennifer
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