I think you are agreeing with me, but I'm not sure what countries you
are referring to.
Not that you need my endorsement, but one of the things that the truly
religious have traditionally done is provide help for the poor.
"As You Have Done Unto the Least of These, You Have Done Unto Me"
Then there's the thing about throwing the money lenders out of the temple.
An interesting parallel to our current situation.
Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:
I prefer to help those who need it than do what many eastern countries
do. Nothing.
Stewart
At 03:48 PM 1/31/2009, you wrote:
This reminds me of a fact that few of us in the US seem to grasp:
When the poor can do better and thrive, it benefits society as a whole.
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