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It makes me sad to hear about your conversations with Christians. I am sorry to say that those "Christians" you talked with (as well as many others) are misrepresenting the Gospel. Jesus did teach that we need to humble ourselves and give to those who are in need. The two basic commandments that Jesus taught was: 1) Love God above all, and 2) Love others as you would want to be treated. Sadly, those Conservative Christians you talked to are doing a horrible job representing Jesus Christ.

I want you to know, Tom, that there are Christians out there that love Jesus and love His teachings on serving others. They are representing Christ well.

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I am also wondering about this. Stephanie told us that they visited with her step-son on Christmas Eve and said it was tough to tell him that they were homeless. Didn't her step-son ask them to live with him and his wife? Even if they lived in an apartment, wouldn't it be better to be a little cramped and sleeping on the floor of the living room instead of being at the homeless shelter?

My heart goes out to Stephanie and her family, along with others struggling to find food and shelter. I live in a small apartment with my wife and I wish we could give up the little space we have to invite a family with 6 kids into our home.

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