America -- Richest country in the world, with too many poor!

TEOTWAWKI wrote:Why is it mandatory for someone to attend a Bible study or a church service just because they are seeking shelter?


Well in a government shelter I am sure you don't but in a private shelter given by Christians it's only proper to honor the host...that would be God....

SheWrites wrote:

TEOTWAWKI wrote:Why is it mandatory for someone to attend a Bible study or a church service just because they are seeking shelter?


Well in a government shelter I am sure you don't but in a private shelter given by Christians it's only proper to honor the host...that would be God....

I think best would be optional. "Please enjoy your meal and, if you like, we have a time of worship and we can pray with you." Optional. God doesn't force.

JMHO

SheWrites wrote:My God gives Salvation freely.  The pastor used to scare us with hellfire and brimstone but scared into salvation vs. freely receiving....I'll take the calm, loving, and freely receiving.  

SheWrites wrote:Interesting. Where is that verse?  I'm sure I've heard it but not applied in this context.  Good one!

TEOTWAWKI wrote:Maybe your God doesn't force, mine gets pretty demanding , like a good parent might say EAT THOSE GREEN BEANS or you can't leave the table. Or repent or perish....

SheWrites wrote:Damaged, I understand exactly what you are saying.  I've talked with homeless families who would not go to a shelter because they split up the family.  So, yes, their choice was to remain on the street.  

Also, most if not all of the shelters are "church" related and do have requirements.

Strings attached help can definitely be no help at all leaving the homeless person the only "choice" of remaining on the street.

Markle wrote:

SheWrites wrote:Damaged, I understand exactly what you are saying.  I've talked with homeless families who would not go to a shelter because they split up the family.  So, yes, their choice was to remain on the street.  

Also, most if not all of the shelters are "church" related and do have requirements.

Strings attached help can definitely be no help at all leaving the homeless person the only "choice" of remaining on the street.

Please show your reliable source for that lie.

Of course "strings" have to be attached.  Shelters must segregate the men and women.  Do you want people with their fifth of vodka, or whatever bringing it into the shelter.  Or their drugs?

"The Shelter" here in Tallahassee has no ties to any particular church.  The accept contributions from anyone and anyone may volunteer to help.  During exceptionally cold weather, other facilities are opened to house additional people.

Wordslinger wrote:Being Poor in America means not having enough money to meet your needs and those of your family -- it doesn't require one to be homeless.  Someone who works two part time jobs and still doesn't earn enough to get by, represents much too large a segment of the American public.

And bloodsucking corporations like Walmart rely on the American taxpayer to make up the difference so their underpaid employees can survive.

Reality.

SheWrites wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:Being Poor in America means not having enough money to meet your needs and those of your family -- it doesn't require one to be homeless.  Someone who works two part time jobs and still doesn't earn enough to get by, represents much too large a segment of the American public.

And bloodsucking corporations like Walmart rely on the American taxpayer to make up the difference so their underpaid employees can survive.

Reality.

Walmart supports the community.  Every Monday a large semi drops off food to the food pantry in my town.  You can read here about the grants and gifts given across the nation.  

http://foundation.walmart.com

You can go to any website of the so-called "bloodsucking corporations" and see how they return to the community and are not all about profit. I've posted a long list before.  I doubt it makes a difference or is recognized by anyone who has an attack mode agenda against corporations.

KarlRove wrote:by TEOTWAWKI Yesterday at 2:11 pm
SheWrites wrote:
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Slurping your soup in S. Korea is a compliment to the chef.  
”When I am hungry I can slurp like no one else....it's amazing how little you need to make a delicious soup. I think the orientals got that down to a science. We eat way too fast , myself included. Food is meant to be enjoyed, like any other pleasure.
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"Orientals"?

Seriously? Why don't you just use the N word while you are at it?

Wordslinger wrote:

Damaged Eagle wrote:

Vikingwoman wrote:See what I mean? You give a dumb response then top it off w/ a dumber one.

I see. So you're not willing to give of yourself and provide food and shelter to others... It's something you expect everyone else to do because you say they should. Perhaps you can have the president emplace a property tax that's not a tax throughout the land to provide homes for all and call it...

OBAMAHOME

*****CHUCKLE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rQvJgTQ9U

How about an economy that isn't designed to exploit the middle and poor classes on behalf of the bloodsucking 1%?  How about a livable minimum wage?

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

Damaged Eagle wrote:

Vikingwoman wrote:See what I mean? You give a dumb response then top it off w/ a dumber one.

I see. So you're not willing to give of yourself and provide food and shelter to others... It's something you expect everyone else to do because you say they should. Perhaps you can have the president emplace a property tax that's not a tax throughout the land to provide homes for all and call it...

OBAMAHOME

*****CHUCKLE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rQvJgTQ9U

How about an economy that isn't designed to exploit the middle and poor classes on behalf of the bloodsucking 1%?  How about a livable minimum wage?

You mean Socialism.  How well has that worked?

How much is a "livable minimum wage" and why should there be one at all?

You know this but please share with us what percentage of workers, earning minimum wage is the sole worker in a household?

You're miserable, so why not admit that you demand the same for everyone shared misery?

Wordslinger wrote:

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

Damaged Eagle wrote:

Vikingwoman wrote:See what I mean? You give a dumb response then top it off w/ a dumber one.

I see. So you're not willing to give of yourself and provide food and shelter to others... It's something you expect everyone else to do because you say they should. Perhaps you can have the president emplace a property tax that's not a tax throughout the land to provide homes for all and call it...

OBAMAHOME

*****CHUCKLE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rQvJgTQ9U

How about an economy that isn't designed to exploit the middle and poor classes on behalf of the bloodsucking 1%?  How about a livable minimum wage?

You mean Socialism.  How well has that worked?

How much is a "livable minimum wage" and why should there be one at all?

You know this but please share with us what percentage of workers, earning minimum wage is the sole worker in a household?

You're miserable, so why not admit that you demand the same for everyone shared misery?

OK, we get it.  You worship the rich and work to help them gain more power over the rest of us.  Tell us why you hate the poor, please.  

It's good to know your enemies.

KarlRove wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

Damaged Eagle wrote:

Vikingwoman wrote:See what I mean? You give a dumb response then top it off w/ a dumber one.

I see. So you're not willing to give of yourself and provide food and shelter to others... It's something you expect everyone else to do because you say they should. Perhaps you can have the president emplace a property tax that's not a tax throughout the land to provide homes for all and call it...

OBAMAHOME

*****CHUCKLE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rQvJgTQ9U

How about an economy that isn't designed to exploit the middle and poor classes on behalf of the bloodsucking 1%?  How about a livable minimum wage?

You mean Socialism.  How well has that worked?

How much is a "livable minimum wage" and why should there be one at all?

You know this but please share with us what percentage of workers, earning minimum wage is the sole worker in a household?

You're miserable, so why not admit that you demand the same for everyone shared misery?

OK, we get it.  You worship the rich and work to help them gain more power over the rest of us.  Tell us why you hate the poor, please.  

It's good to know your enemies.

How is it you forgot that Communism failed in Eastern Europe and Russia?

Wordslinger wrote:

KarlRove wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

Markle wrote:

You mean Socialism.  How well has that worked?

How much is a "livable minimum wage" and why should there be one at all?

You know this but please share with us what percentage of workers, earning minimum wage is the sole worker in a household?

You're miserable, so why not admit that you demand the same for everyone shared misery?

OK, we get it.  You worship the rich and work to help them gain more power over the rest of us.  Tell us why you hate the poor, please.  

It's good to know your enemies.

How is it you forgot that Communism failed in Eastern Europe and Russia?

So having a living minimum wage equals communism?  Like I said, it's good to know your enemies!!