Judging Others

Yes they are. The answer to the questions gives an insight on how the poor, elderly, etc. are viewed. The questions were not ask to inquire what people think of government programs, but their attitude toward those I mentioned in the first sentence.

I would rather my tax dollars go to help these people than to go to programs to kill people ... especially innocent civilians in countries with governments that we happen not to like.

How about you?

 

But are we doing that. I do not believe we are, nor do I believe the American public, much less Christians will do as you suggest. I agree that would be best, but it isn't happening. In a nation as rich as ours there should be no one without help in their health costs.

True and they kept them at home. Of course they did not have the medical facilities, etc. that we do today.

Also, it was the church that really began hospitals, hospices, homes for the homeless and poor. We, Christians and the church[es] have not kept that going as we probably should. Perhaps there would be many more Christians if we Christians and the church showed more interest in the physical well-being of others. If a person is really hungry or ill and all a person wants to talk to them about is spiritual matters, it is very unlikely they will listen or believe that person has their needs at heart. As Maslow pointed out in his hierarchy of needs, if the physical needs are not satisfied people will not be much interested in listening to those preaching spiritual needs.

I fear far too many in our society today have the belief that if a person is in need it is their own fault and they deserve no help. I do hope that is not a belief held by Christians.

I guess part of my belief on this is influenced by the time and place I was born and grew up. When I was a kid growing up the depression was not that far behind us. People knew what need was and they taught that you help others in need, even to the point of sacrificing one's own material needs. I think that has been lost in our society. No one was rich where I grew up. There was a saying If you need help ask a poor person. Do not ask a well-off person or a rich person ... they will not help. Our country has become rich and the I won't help attitude has grown with the riches.

 

Two very different things Tom. I believe in taking care of people and not spending so much on killing people and pork barrels that are so popular with Senators and Congressmen/women. The budget could be reduced greatly and folk taken care of if the pork was cut out.

Many government programs would not be needed if the American people still had the ethic of helping others. As I said in an earlier post, that seems not to be a belief held by many Americans these days. We are a richer society, but also a poorer one in other ways that I believe are or were important.

Also I believe in a flat tax. We all are on the dole in many ways. Maybe we in the middle class and the rich folk should have some of our perks taken away.

 

It is best to make an informed analysis and decision. If you consider that judgmental, so be it.

Now answer my questions about the poor. Thanks in advance [or are you a coward?]

 

I knew you were to dishonest and cowardly to answer the question and tell us your views on the poor, the elderly etc, who are in need.

Oh, I am sure all your negative comments are done in love. :laugh:

 

Another non-judgmental, loving comment I see.

Mind answering my questions? After all it is you who brought up the topic of poor people. Try being honest and carrying through on the topic you brought up. Thanks.

 

Sarcasm, my friend sarcasm. Do you not recognize sarcasm?