the church is not a charitable organization...

rather it is a faith community of people who know not only that God will change the creation, but has already created a new creation in Jesus Christ.  Thus, we cannot be willing to live in a context where we make excuses why we can't do more or why things are the way they are i.e. "human nature." a good quote from a Facebook friend today: The church ... cannot be content to play the part of a nurse looking after the casualties of the system. It must play an active part both in challenging the present unjust structures and in pioneering alternatives. - Donald Dorr Catholic missionary priest