The governments role...

As we approach the up coming election there will be numerous conversations regarding the governments role regarding the many issues facing our country and culture, one of which is the governments role in social services and social action. I am simply going to let the following words I read from, With Justice for All, by John Perkins this past week speak for themselves:

The only institution in America with the human resources adequate to meet the needs of the poor is the Church. But racism and misguided patriotism have blinded the Church to this great mission opportunity. Only the Church carries the Good News of Jesus Christ, which, when lived out faithfully, responds to the total needs of the poor (and might I add, all peoples) - physical, social and spiritual - in ways that affirm the dignity and self worth of the individual.