And should they? Why or why not?
Examples and sources please.
2006-07-20 01:50:03 · 9 answers · asked by mikayla_starstuff 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As anything else, there are many philosophies. HEre are a few of the major philosophies:
Salvation Army style:
While feeding you, you have the "opportunity" to listen to christian literature, music, etc.
Pentecostal/Baptist style (aka. got you over a barrel):
If you want us to pick you up on our pontoon boat from your flooded rooftop, then you have to find Jesus as your personal saviour.
Federally funded:
If the direct services are in any way funded by the US Gov't, then legally, they cannot attempt conversion, indoctrination, instruction, etc. or they can have their funding revoked.
Lutheran Social Services/Habitat for Humanity style (lead by example):
They help out, they gather their volunteers by appealing to their christian principles, but don't push it on those receiving services.
2006-07-20 02:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by IknowNothing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the problems with the idea of the mission in Evangelical Xtianity. Folks are so concerned with saving people's souls and getting them to accept Jesus that they ignore the fact that there are a lot of people who need help. Ask yourself what would Jesus do if he came upon someone who was hungry or sick. Would he preach to them about Heaven or help them? Look at the New Testament stories and see what he did.
2006-07-20 09:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by starcow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and no question ask like they do in other places, that you have to fill a long paper report so they can give you assistance.
But Christian help other without expecting nothing back, and if they want to hear the word of God, that would be wonderful.
2006-07-20 08:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by Evy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The free kitchen in my town is a ministry. The feed the homeless, that's their mission. They also have Sunday services.
Christian charity doesn't come with a price tag, of any kind.
2006-07-20 11:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know that Catholics do.
Of course they should...people are people no matter where you go. If they need help, help them. Period.
If you are interested, you could go to your local Catholic church and ask or contact a local organizations. Here we have a Union Gospel Mission for the homeless.
Think globally-act locally. Just make sure the organization is legit.
2006-07-20 09:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me there are some good people left in the world and they do help others immaterial of their religion or race
Example - Sri Lanka during Tsunami - Everybody was helping the victims immaterial of religion
2006-07-20 08:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by R G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know that ADRA does that.
I don't think that a charity should force people to accept there beliefs, Jesus didn't force anybody but he healed them none the less right.
2006-07-20 08:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think churches should help those in need. When someone comes to our church we have a food pantry, and we give them food from their and we have clothes we give if needed. We do not give them a check. There is so many out there that wants to scam a church. If someone really needs help trust me they will listen to a sermon.
2006-07-20 09:00:51 · answer #8 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because Jesus told us to serve everyone, its part of the mission statement of christianity to help your neighbour, even though they believe different things
2006-07-20 08:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋