I can’t help but feel a deep sense of frustration and disbelief as I read the comments and reflect on the headline. It seems that even when someone is genuinely trying to follow the teachings of Jesus and help those in need, they face opposition and even punishment. This pastor, whose actions are reminiscent of what Christian churches are supposed to be doing, finds himself facing charges for simply keeping his church doors open to provide sanctuary for the homeless.
The irony is not lost on me. If Jesus were to return today, he would likely be labeled a socialist and face persecution once again.… Continue reading
Republicans Push To Legalize ‘Property Owners’ Killing Homeless People in Kentucky
As I read the headline, “Republicans Push To Legalize ‘Property Owners’ Killing Homeless People in Kentucky,” I was taken aback by the sheer inhumanity of such a proposal. Instead of addressing the root causes of homelessness, drug addiction, and mental illness, Republican politicians in Kentucky seem determined to resort to violence and bloodshed. It is truly disheartening to witness the disregard for human life that underlies this bill, known as the “Safer Kentucky Act” or HB5.
The bill not only authorizes the use of force, potentially deadly force, against unhoused individuals found camping on private property but also criminalizes unsanctioned homeless encampments.… Continue reading