Poverty and Welfare in the American Founding

Poverty and Welfare in the American Founding

By Thomas G. West | Did Americans before the 20th century lack compassion for the poor? Did they treat the poor with indifference or even cruelty? That is the impression given by most high school and college textbooks. Few students ever learn that government-funded...
Who are the Casualties in the War on Poverty?

Who are the Casualties in the War on Poverty?

By John Stonestreet | It’s been fifty years since President Johnson declared a “War on Poverty.” So who won? Jesus broke the social stigmas of His time by snubbing those who loved riches and fraternizing with the poor and outcast. Because of this, Christians recognize...