the debate about who is responsible for the poor and what they should do to care for the poor, including the roles of the state, the community and the family

•roles of the state 

          •can help through minimum wage and benefit 

          •it provides fairer payment but may push up production costs 

          •social workers help those at risk and some financial advisers help the poor 

          •they provide accommodation however it is limited and their are priority lists

          •however, those in power should follow God’s examples

•charities

          •no government assistance and may provide shelter or assistance 

          •they can redistribute second hand goods e.g NSPCC 

          •they are dependent on donations and volunteers 

          •some receive money from the National Lottery 

          •Christians can demonstrate God’s love through their actions, feeling as though God is calling on them 

•religious groups and communities 

          •some organisations are set up in the parish, this helps those who are in poverty due to ill

           health and provides them with homeless shelters

          •some groups form charities e.g the Salvation Army 

•family 

          •they have a responsibility but family bonds may be questioned 

          •some issues may stem from the family e.g domestic abuse 

          •to Christians, family comes first and is worse than a non-believer