[sharktrager]

"If you're from the Third World, you're concerned with people who are starving and suffering from the negative impact of globalization of the economy. You'll want a pope who will speak out for social justice, forgiveness of Third World debt and be willing to stand up to the American superpower."

I am wondering where the Bible addresses these as being the primary areas of concern for religious leaders.

[Netizen]

I am wondering where the Bible addresses these as being the primary areas of concern for religious leaders.

I guess this is what happens when man puts his concerns above God's.

[concerned about politics]

I am wondering where the Bible addresses these as being the primary areas of concern for religious leaders.

Yes. Those "in need" should be given charity. The problem is, those "in want" jump on the band wagon and deplete the necessary resources so much it never reaches the hungry and needy. If those "in want" would get out of the way, there would be more than plenty to help all the starving people in the world.

[JohnnyZ]

I am wondering where the Bible addresses these as being the primary areas of concern for religious leaders.

Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and so forth.