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Subject: Re: Two prayer requests
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Date: Fri, 12-Dec-86 01:49:16 EST
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>Along with those prayers, let us pray (and work, which is a highly
>powerful form of prayer) for a society in which social benefits -- such
>as insurance, or the equivalent, for pregnant widows -- are routinely
>provided, as a very effective way of loving all our neighbours.

I agree with such a desire (more benevolent government services).  I would,
however, remind us all that it is biblical (and possibly even *more*
desirable) that individuals in our society take such responsibilities
upon themselves (starting with you and I) so that we don't *have* to
rely on our government for such thing.  It is well known that when a
government starts out trying to do such things, it can sometimes go
sour.  Much better that a trend be set towards individuals caring for
other individuals.
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