"But this position [Republican lawmakers collectively argu[ing] that God somehow believes that people are poor because they deserve it ... and that churches and private charities have enough resources to feed America’s hungry without the help of government programs such as SNAP] has little basis in reality or in Christian scripture. Religious leaders have long been among the most vocal supporters of SNAP, with groups such as Circle of Protection – a massive coalition of Catholic, Mainline Protestant, and Evangelical faith leaders dedicated to protecting government programs that help the poor – writing letters and launching campaigns urging Congress to restore funding for food stamps and honor Jesus’ clear scriptural call to care for the “least of these.” This echoes the sentiments of countless other prominent religious leaders, including Pope Francis, who tweeted in July: “The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty.” "
Posted on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 01:55:23 +0000
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