The Future Of Homelessness In America

WRITTEN RESEARCH PROJECT

HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA

Rob Gossage

CHRS2590 – Christian Foundations Capstone

Anderson University

July 12, 2011

Introduction Homelessness has been a reality since the time man began recording history. From a Biblical perspective, homelessness first occurred shortly after creation with the first two people on earth – Adam and Eve. Genesis, chapter 3, tells the account of Adam and Eve being banished from the Garden of Eden as a result of the fall. Though physically expelled from Eden, God still made sure their physical needs were met. For Adam and Eve, it was more a spiritual homelessness in the form of separation from God, than a lack of material needs. The matter of spiritual homelessness continues…show more content…
Some are optimistic that homeless numbers will decline and periods of homelessness will be shortened in the future. The positive thinkers cite an expected decrease in unemployment coupled with an increase in federal programs and charitable organization assistance for their confidence. Others are pessimistic; believing homelessness will increase in the future. The cynical point to an expected continuation of the current economic decline, a decrease in federal funding for programs, a decline in charitable assistance, and an escalation of trauma induced mental…show more content…
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