[CynicalBear]

>> Yes, but don’t you think His message on helping the poor was too liberal and socialistic for today’s politics?<<

Socialistic? Never once did Jesus say it was the government’s responsibility to take care of the poor. In fact, He said it was a personal responsibility. The Church and it’s members have abdicated their responsibility and will pay for it.

[ex-snook]

"Never once did Jesus say it was the government’s responsibility to take care of the poor. In fact, He said it was a personal responsibility. "

True. But Jesus knew that would come up short because He said the poor would always be with us. If people accepted this personal responsibility it would not be necessary for religious or government solutions to exist. Well some might be willing if the tax deduction is personally beneficial.

[wizr]

Amen!

My ol’ mama used to say:

God helps those who help themselves. But, God help those He catches helping themselves.