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The Christian Ethical dilemma and obligation in how to alleviate American Poverty

by Timothy R. Berman2 Comments on The Christian Ethical dilemma and obligation in how to alleviate American Poverty
The Christian Ethical dilemma and obligation in how to alleviate American Poverty

In the previous essay, Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today, we explored the question as to who is considered poor and impoverish; as well as, what lead to their state of poverty.  The summation of this essay provides insight in two things: Poverty is defined by an individual (or family) lacking [...]

Culture, Ethics, Feature Article, Homelessness, Nation, Op-Ed Commentary

Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today

by Timothy R. Berman3 Comments on Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today
Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today

According to report by the US Census Bureau, released in 2012, the official figures of American's experiencing poverty is about 46.2 million; or, about 15% of the US Population. Moore reflects how poverty threshold increases since the government started tracking poverty records, beginning in 1969. Furthermore, Moore reflects how the increase in America's poverty may be attributed to the ripple effects from the Great Recession. Quoting Professor Mark Rank of Washington University in St. Louis, the reason for increase in poverty is not due to individuals working less, or are not working harder, it is because there appears to be a lack in decent paying jobs.

Apologetic Feature Article, Blogging, Family, Family Unity, Fatherhood, Feature Article, Homosexuality, Latter-day Saint Living, LDS Living, Nation

Gay Marriage | A fresh and eternal perspective

by Timothy R. Berman2 Comments on Gay Marriage | A fresh and eternal perspective
Gay Marriage | A fresh and eternal perspective

Today, an interesting conversation ensued between a fellow classmate and I. As we talked about the class and the quiz, our conversation veered toward what area of study and career we are concentrating to work in. For myself, I am already working in the field as a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee. Our conversation progressed; he [...]

Culture, Ethics, LDS Living, Mormon Bigotry, Nation, Newsworthy

Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review

by Timothy R. Berman

This is from the Independent Journal Review. A Professor That Asked Students to Step on 'Jesus' Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review. According to the news article, a Latter-day Saint Student at Florida Atlantic University declined to participate in an activity where a Professor of Communications asked his students to write the name "Jesus" [...]

Nation, Op-Ed Commentary, Politics - LDS

The Lord would not suffer them to take happiness in sin

by Timothy R. Berman1 Comment on The Lord would not suffer them to take happiness in sin

The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut sparked more politicizing debates on whether or not we should have greater gun control. Here, at Mormon Apologia, our hearts are with those friends and family who have lost a loved one. We pray for the strength and grace that they need to mourn and grieve the loss of those [...]