The third R—redistribution—tends to make some folks nervous. They hear the word and think it’s some sort of Robin Hood thing or a Communist conspiracy—taking from the rich and giving to the poor. That’s not what I mean at all. That wouldn’t work anyway. I’m not suggesting that we move money around or level everything out so everyone has exactly the same amount. What I envision is Christians developing a new perspective on resources. Look around at everything God has created in this world! How can there not be enough to meet everyone’s basic needs—food, housing, clothing, health care, and so
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