While we are learning about injustice, I think we all have been sparked to help others and reach the less fortunate. Having Father Strobel in class can give us all a realistic idea of how we can help and how we can relate to the homeless people in our own area.
Often, when I think about poverty and hunger, I think of distant third world countries where people are far away and their presence doesn't immediately affect me. After reading his speech and thinking about what he is going to say in class, I can already get a better understanding of the poverty that impacts people in our own cities.
yeah after hearing Strobel speak of his firsthand accounts, it was much easier to envision the homeless people around our area. I really enjoyed the footage that he showed and the personal perspectives of all the saved residents. I too, often reference third world countries when i think of poverty, but that's poverty on a much more extreme level. but the one thing both levels of poverty have in common is the same kind of hope given by the volunteers.
ReplyDeleteWhen someone hears of poverty, it is so easy to automatically relate it to a third world country--just like you pointed out. We can be of help to people in poverty of other countries, however that can be an overwhelming place to start. I feel like Charlie Strobel gave us examples of opportunities to help in areas that we will be able to see the effects of easier...
ReplyDeleteStrobel was very good at getting me to actually realize that there are poor and homeless people all around me. I read about Shane, but to me, it seemed more distant becuase he lives so far away. It also seemed so surreal wathcing the video that he brought with him. seeing actualy people that he had helped during their time of need really opened my eyes. I loved Charlie Strobel and I want, in some way, to help him with one of the many opportunities that he has all around the city.
ReplyDeleteI liked how relaxed Strobel was. I can see why people who need help are pulled towards him. I think a cool thing that one of the people interviewed in the movie he show said was that Charlie said he'll help only if they truly want to be helped. It makes sense to me because it's almost impossible to change someone who won't listen to you, but for those who truly want to change, it's crazy how quick it can happen.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the blog and the comments. Charlie Strobel showed me a way to actually get involved. Like Sarah said jumping into helping the poor in third world countries can be an overwhelming place to start. I think realizing that the homeless live all around the world and not just in third world countries will help us realize that help is needed everywhere, even near home.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I feel like the acknowledgement and attention towards people in poverty is never enough. It is something that we all never do enough. I think that it is well overdue for us to hear and see a person that dedicates his life to giving. Hopefully it will provide a form of inspiration.
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