I have had numerous interactions with the homeless in which our conversation has ended with them saying, \u201cGod bless you.\u201d I have questioned how they can believe in God despite their circumstance. The chapter,\u00a0 \u201cSpirituality\u201d in Voices From the Street<\/i> provided some answers. Some homeless people may adopt a faith due to their experience with homelessness. A belief in a Higher Power can provide a source of strength and help with hard times. Each persons experience is different, not all develop a belief in a Higher Power. Some share that their religious beliefs have lessened due to their circumstance. One man comments, \u201cI am not impressed with Him right now\u201d (156).<\/p>\n
Have you ever had a conversation with a homeless person in which religion is discussed? What was it like? Did the homeless person mention a belief in a Higher Power?<\/p>\n
Has a homeless person ever said, \u201cGod bless you?\u201d How did that make you feel?<\/p>\n
What do you think of requiring homeless to attend a church service in order to receive meals and other goods?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I have had numerous interactions with the homeless in which our conversation has ended with them saying, \u201cGod bless you.\u201d I have questioned how they can believe in God despite their circumstance. The chapter,\u00a0 \u201cSpirituality\u201d in Voices From the Street provided some answers. Some homeless people may adopt a faith due to their experience with … Continue reading Spirituality and Homelessness<\/span>