To eradicate poverty, we must eradicate the rich

In the March 2020 Ensign, Sharon Eubank, first counsellor in the Relief Society General presidency, wrote an article called “And the Lord Called His People Zion”. There was one particular quote I wanted to highlight that I think embodies general attitudes among the LDS membership towards the poor:

Poverty

Billionaires become rich on the backs of the poor

The only way to become a billionaire is on the backs of poor people.

Ancestors, Culture, Poverty

Pride

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Extravagance, Poverty

Is it better to have more?

Should I feel bad that I have substantially more than others? Should I feel guilty if I have ten suits … Continue reading Is it better to have more?