Oh, and the name-brand Protestant denominations (the largest) as well. Well, actually, it’s the view of most organizations in general.
Of course, many “sheeple” fall for the canard that poverty CAUSES violence and theft.
Probably the majority of sheeple, however, will admit, at least in private, that the idea is nonsense, since, well, duh, there are many people who are dirt poor and they don’t steal or commit acts of violence. And many people who do steal and commit acts of violence are not poor.
Sadly, many leaders won’t admit these simple truths.
They’d have to acknowledge the fallen state of man.
They think that admission is not good for marketing and fundraising.
It actually convicts the listener of their own sin and need for Christ’s atoning sacrifice.
“It actually convicts the listener of their own sin and need for Christ’s atoning sacrifice.”
....As well as BELIEVING which LEADS to the above.