The work of Christian charities is not helping to solve the problem of the poor
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The work of Christian charities is not helping to solve the problem of the poor There are two viewpoints about whether charity really helps those in need or whether it promotes laziness and keeps them poor. These viewpoints are based on the different types of aid which catholic charity organizations provide for the poor. People that believe that the giving of charity is helping and is acceptable, argue that deprived societies would suffer more than they have without it. They have recognised that giving money promotes laziness and isn't helping to absolve the problem of poverty. Charities are now trying to give help in the form of knowledge and skills. For example, the Catholic charity CAFOD instead of merely giving money and leaving, CAFOD organized a team of people to go to a poor country and show the people there that with the right equipment and skills necessary they would be able to...

