Expert: Spirit Sword - 2/25/2004

Question
I'm doing a school project on homelessness and I'm interviewing people of all backgrounds on their feelings about it.

When answering for yourself please note any general information about yourself (if you feel comfortable)age,gender,race,and income level,and any other information that you feel is relevant
Thank you!


How do you view homelessness?
How does the bible view homelessness?

Answer
Hi Andrew,

Thank you for your question.   The Scriptures do not talk about homelessness.   It is definitely not a sin to be homeless.  

In terms of my personal opinion about homelessness.   I would hope more can be done about it to help people get off the street and get their lives together.
 
I'm sure many cities in America offer some sort of support for the homeless.      Many people have put themselves there because they have abused drugs.   Others are there because of extreme financial poverty.   Other than that,  I don't think anything can be done to remove the problem of homelessness entirely.   I believe the problem of homelessness will exist all the way until the end of time.        

Archangel