Circle of Protection

Summary of Circle of Protection:

As Christians, we believe we must help the poor and those in need. The Christian community has an obligation to help them be heard, t to insist that programs that serve the most vulnerable in our nation. Therefore, we must join others to form a Circle of Protection around programs that meet the essential needs of hungry and poor people at home.

President Barack Obama:

The president believes that with are our brother/ sisters' keeper. His plan is to pay the national debt balanced so that he doesn't have the poor sacrificing the little they have for the rich to get tax cuts. His plan is for everyone to be one and no one left behind.

Mitt Romney: 

Presidential Candidate Romney plans to reduce the debt first and once the economy is better, the poor should be better. His plan is to raise 12 million jobs so they can supply money for those in need.

Both Candidates compared to the Church's teaching:

Both men are religious men and want to help the poor. Both plans are ideals and until put into action you can't really compare the two. 

PROJECT H.O.M.E.

     Project H.O.M.E mission is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. As stated in their mission, they address the root causes of homelessness through  affordable housing, economic development, and environmental enhancement programs. In addition, Project H.O.M.E. provides access to employment opportunities,  adult and youth education, and health care. This is a sign of justice because they are not just giving the homeless a house and going their separate ways, but actually trying to help the homeless grow and evolved out of homelessness. I would only call them a charity because Project H.O.M.E. is helping people out of kindness.
     Project H.O.M.E. differs from a homeless shelter because they go the extra mile to help the homeless by offering more than just food and housing. Project H.O.M.E. offers a homeless person a way to better themselves. I believe that their "continuum of care" is their best program. Project H.O.M.E. describes it as being a proven and effective program to assist people in chronic homelessness. The continuum consists of street outreach, affordable housing, and comprehensive services, including health care, education and employment. I really love this program because it is telling the homeless that you can change your life and that times can get better. I loved that they aren't just giving the supplies to them but showing them how to work for it.

Forgiveness

     In Colossians 3:13 states, "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." As Christians, we are taught that we must forgive others just as Jesus forgave us for our sins. We also learn that forgiveness is not easy and that its takes time and faith. We must trust God to do the work in us that needs to be done so that the forgiveness will be complete. When we forgive completely, God frees us from the anger, bitterness, resentment and hurt that previously imprisoned us.
     Although in regards to 9/11, forgiveness is a hard thing to give. The lives of many innocent people were lost because of one man, Osama Bin Laden. The answer to the question is yes we should forgive Bin Laden because that's what God's tells us to do but it is so hard. It is so hard to forgive him because he led an attack that killed thousands of innocent people. The attack had seem like an act of senseless violence. Although it has been 11 years since the Tragedy, it still seems like an act that is unforgivable.
     As Christians, we must continue to ask God to help us to forgive a man who cause our whole country pain. We must put all our trust and faith into God that he will handle the situation for us. Forgiveness is the only way we can move on from this Tragedy and start anew. In addition, I believe the people who were personally affected by this Tragedy may have a hard time forgiving since they lost a loved one. If it was me, I would probably a hard time as well, but all we can do is continue to ask God for help.