The poor in America

[Truthseeker]

Seems they most "poverty" issues are lifestyle choices, at least here in USA.

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Seems they most "poverty" issues are lifestyle choices, at least here in USA.

Respectfully, that's extremely ignorant of you to suggest that... But unfortunately, it's a common talking point, and thousands say the same thing. I encourage you to take a closer look at poverty, not just the images of cardboard signs at the street lights.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Socialite

Respectfully, that's extremely ignorant of you to suggest that... But unfortunately, it's a common talking point, and thousands say the same thing. I encourage you to take a closer look at poverty, not just the images of cardboard signs at the street lights.

Respectfully back, I stand by my statement. I don't mean all but a good amount is by lifestyle choices. Haven't seen one motivated hard working person not make it.

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Respectfully back, I stand by my statement. I don't mean all but a good amount is by lifestyle choices. Haven't seen one motivated hard working person not make it.

Fair enough.

#1 I think there are hundreds of thousands hard-working people not making it. I've met many of them. And for those who are indeed lazy, I have compassion knowing their laziness is a symptom of their impoverishment and oppression. I find ways to provide for immediate needs, feeding them, restoring dignity to them -- that they are made in the Image of God, and then helping bring hope to their dim eyes.

#2 I think your perspective is quite narrow in how you define poverty.

#3 You've bought into the worldly deception spawned by the so-called American Dream.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Socialite

Fair enough.

#1 I think there are hundreds of thousands hard-working people not making it. I've met many of them. And for those who are indeed lazy, I have compassion knowing their laziness is a symptom of their impoverishment and oppression. I find ways to provide for immediate needs, feeding them, restoring dignity to them -- that they are made in the Image of God, and then helping bring hope to their dim eyes.

#2 I think your perspective is quite narrow in how you define poverty.

#3 You've bought into the worldly deception spawned by the so-called American Dream.

I agree with we should try to reconcile all people even l;axy no working bums, but that is not the issue. I did say "that I know of". I guess my profession exposes me to certain mindsets and people that other may not experience.

The thread is "poor in america" listing material gains etc... that even poor have. That's what I responded to. there's spiritual poverty, influence poverty, power poverty, as you posted.. etc....

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Socialite

Respectfully, that's extremely ignorant of you to suggest that... But unfortunately, it's a common talking point, and thousands say the same thing. I encourage you to take a closer look at poverty, not just the images of cardboard signs at the street lights.

Socialites insults began here. why?
You just generalize on how people see the poor. No every person relates to poor using their own moments without money as a reference point.

You are 100% wrong about carboard signs at street lights. That is what i call beggars. They are fundraising and i have no idea if they are poor or not. I have read signs that say will work for food and I ask them to jump in and we will go cut some fire wood and they tell me to where where i used to be headed. I mis read the work part because they really wanted cash.