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Desire to be a vessel of honor unto the Lord Jesus Christ?
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Homeless folk?
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Not_Now.Soon
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As a general rule, I feel sorry for them.
If they are on their own it's bad enough.
Whether there's a reason for homelessness like unstable factors of addiction or a mental disordees; or whether it's due to some bad situation like being evicted. I can't see homelessness in any positive light that shouldn't hold our compassion and sympathy.
On the other hand if its a family, it'even worse. Summer heat or the winter freeze, how can we not feel sorry for them?
If they are on their own it's bad enough.
Whether there's a reason for homelessness like unstable factors of addiction or a mental disordees; or whether it's due to some bad situation like being evicted. I can't see homelessness in any positive light that shouldn't hold our compassion and sympathy.
On the other hand if its a family, it'even worse. Summer heat or the winter freeze, how can we not feel sorry for them?
Not_Now.Soon
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A guy at church sometimes shows up on Sundays. I don't know if it's because of the church community, the sermons, or just that it's a safe place. But he comes in occasionally, and we all worry about him and how he's doing. Sometimes there's an injury with an explanation of a fight or hitting a wall and hurting his fist. Other times there's no explanation.
He's always welcome and I hope God's angels look after him. But it's sad to see.
He's always welcome and I hope God's angels look after him. But it's sad to see.
Corn Pop
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I agree to a point.
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Tessa
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It breaks your heart to see them. It also makes you thankful that it isn't you or one of your family. It can happen to anyone.
They can't claim benefits unless they have an address and they can't find a home unless they have money. All the homeless shelters are full.
It's a big problem. The people who care about them can only help a little because they haven't much money. More youngsters homeless than ever before.
There was a young girl homeless near where I worked. She was only 16 years old. I asked her what happened to make her homeless. She said "It's even worse at home."
They can't claim benefits unless they have an address and they can't find a home unless they have money. All the homeless shelters are full.
It's a big problem. The people who care about them can only help a little because they haven't much money. More youngsters homeless than ever before.
There was a young girl homeless near where I worked. She was only 16 years old. I asked her what happened to make her homeless. She said "It's even worse at home."
Corn Pop
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That is true. Some obviously cannot provide an address because there homeless so the don't have an establishment recognised address.
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Corn Pop
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Many homeless do have a permanent roof over there head like under a bridge in a box or something, so its still a home like anyone else calls home. Its shelter.
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I feel badly for the homeless. When I was put into a private, for profit mental hospital, age 20, the shrink there wanted to send me straight to a homeless shelter. Never mind that he'd already defrauded the insurance. My parents said no. From that, I've learned...
the homeless really are "the least of these" in many cultures. Personally, I try not to think of "deserving poor" vs "un-deserving poor," when it comes to who gets prayers and sympathy, who should get gov't assistance, etc. There's just...poor, really.
I do hope the gov'ts all over start doing Universal Basic Income, at least...the countries that can afford it, anyway. I read somewhere they're doing a pilot program in some areas. I think UBI would do great things for society, personally.
the homeless really are "the least of these" in many cultures. Personally, I try not to think of "deserving poor" vs "un-deserving poor," when it comes to who gets prayers and sympathy, who should get gov't assistance, etc. There's just...poor, really.
I do hope the gov'ts all over start doing Universal Basic Income, at least...the countries that can afford it, anyway. I read somewhere they're doing a pilot program in some areas. I think UBI would do great things for society, personally.
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We have an epidemic of homelessness in Seattle. It is REALLY bad. No one and I mean no one ever talks about demons in a secular life. You never hear about demons, but if you walk down the streets of Seattle...you know it's a little more than mental health problems or drugs. These demons need to be worked on. But, it's never talked about....so I don't see it getting better.
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A reporter asked a homeless person why they won't take the help offered, and he said, "he doesn't like to follow rules" end-quote. But, we have people doing number 2s on people's properties and that is neither a mental health issue or drugs (that goes beyond)
The average life expectancy in the homeless population is estimated between 42 and 52 years, compared to 78 years in the general population.
About 25% of the homeless have a serious mental illness, and 45% have some sort of mental illness.
The average IQ of people in a homeless shelter was 83.73
Mental illness, combined with a sub par IQ, makes it difficult for people to function normally in society. There are other factors. One is social IQ, which is not measured by Stanford-Binet type tests. Social skills are processed in a different part of the brain than academic skills. Physical disabilities are another factor for some.
About 25% of the homeless have a serious mental illness, and 45% have some sort of mental illness.
The average IQ of people in a homeless shelter was 83.73
Mental illness, combined with a sub par IQ, makes it difficult for people to function normally in society. There are other factors. One is social IQ, which is not measured by Stanford-Binet type tests. Social skills are processed in a different part of the brain than academic skills. Physical disabilities are another factor for some.
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Matthew 25:31-46 Are we sheep or goats?
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It could happen to anybody not just Christians. That's why they need all the prayers, love, and support they can get. Just think about it, it could be you or somebody you know in that same situation someday. In fact it nearly happened to Joey's family, but by the grace of God they found a place to stay.
