" The unjust distribution of goods persists, creating a situation of social sin that cries out to Heaven and limits the possibilities of a fuller life for so many of our brothers. The challenge to eradicate poverty cannot be truthfully met as long as the poor continue to be dependents of the State. The government and other organizations should instead work to create the social conditions that will promote and protect the rights of the poor and enable them to be the builders of their own future. To those who are now promising to fix all your problems, I say, ‘Go and fix yourself.’ Have a change of heart. Get to confession, before you need it even more! The current crisis will not be improved by magicians from outside the country and nor will [improvement] come from the golden mouth of our politicians, so accustomed to making incredible promises. " Fuller quotes at article here (LINK)
As FReeper dangus said, "Sounds like Ronald Reagan's speech-writers found a new employer, huh?
Thanks for including me. You’ll notice the tagline I’ve been using, from Pope Francis.
Pope Francis is anti-materialistic. Economic leftists see all problems in strictly materialistic terms; they hate the rich for being wealthy, but because they want the wealth, not because they are anything but purely materialists.
Americans conflate Capitalism with free markets. China is capitalist, but anything but free. The leftists in America have become Chinese-style Capitalists. Pope Francis is anti-materialist, but also opposed to government dependency.