“Missions Cruise” an oxymoron?
19 December 2006
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Does this strike anyone else as an oxymoron? I went to Cancun once, and saw the real life that the people of that land live, so I recognize that there are plenty of people in the Bahamas that our in poverty, and have physical needs that should be met.
A cruise though? It seems to be quite in conflict with the idea of meeting the needs of the people. Seems like two steps forward, three steps back.
It’s also disappointing to see all the musician’s and speakers willing to join in this disgusting display of privilege. Starting at $695 per person, I wonder if anyone is going to be raising support for this mission trip from their church.
Anyone else remember this story?
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Ariah,
Sorry to be off-topic with the post here, but where could I find specific info about the cost of living poverty line? I was intrigued by your goal here and would like to learn more.
Nate
yeah, this is pretty sick. unfortunately is happens all the time here in the god ole’ USA.
This made me chuckle. Great new blog design. Very, very nice. (ps. have you checked out Brad Ruggles update?)
Nathan, thanks for checking it out. Glad you enjoyed the sick cruise banner. Never heard of Brad, I’ll take a look.
Also, Nathan Myers, if your subscribed here… (sorry two years too late), If you google Federal Poverty Guidelines you’ll get the latest ones, they update every year. Hope that helps, I’m trying to write more on the topic forthcoming.
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