Addressing The Issues of Homelessness
America's Homelessness Crisis Addressing The Issues of Homelessness by : Samuel Gavurin - Alternate Chairman of the Homeless Caucus The subject of homeless is an ugly one, mainly because of the persistently held beliefs of John and Jane Doe Public, and the refusal to accept new information that would otherwise challenge such tightly held beliefs. Such beliefs are often as comfortable as a favorite pair of shoes, and just as difficult to get rid of. Such beliefs can become prejudices intended to elevate some people on the backs of others. Within the circles of religiosity, the attitudes of some toward the homeless can be quite contradictory. Congregational members may be spiritually divided as to best help the homeless. While some Churches wi...