Dear Paul S,<br><br> Good post! Actually Mr Hough did offer more statistical info to the % of the divide, I just didn't remember the #'s etc and did not want to post too inaccurately! He referred to the standard used as "capability of function". A man earning "blank" amt. per week or month, with say 4 children, rent or mortgage, food, has not money left for medical, etc. Even though everyone must agree the standard in America does not anywhere near compare to that of 3rd World countries!<br><br> My own perspective was more of the focus of what the church does even for it's own poor. Someone once told me about the church they belonged to, wanted to change the color of the carpet in the church building instead giving food or money to the local poor. We sure seem to look after our own comfort and beyond before we look to others who have a lot less than we! I am disappointed that this un- Christlike attitude exists in our churches overwhelmingly today! We need bigger buildings, softer seats, more carpets, etc., always looking to ourselves! <br><br> It is to be expected in the "world", but in our church?<br><br>In His Hands, <br><br>Ruth

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