THE MYTH OF THE UNDESERVING POOR

A new book from Jubilee plus http://www.jubilee-plus.org/Groups/246273/Jubilee_Plus/Social_Action/The_Myth_of/The_Myth_of.aspx

 

the book launch for 'the myth of the undeserving poor' is in Westminster on October 22nd

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-myth-of-the-undeserving-poor-book-launch-tickets-13158929713?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

 

A Christian response to poverty in Britain today 

When you think of poverty in Britain today, do you picture innocent children going without food or scroungers lounging on the sofa all day watching TV and cheating on benefits claims?

For Christians, what we think about the poor in our nation needs to be shaped by biblical values, but can so often be framed by the dominant narratives of the day, which affect our attitudes and actions.

Have we fallen for the myth of the undeserving poor?