Social welfare is a multifaceted concept that has brought forth multifarious political, philosophical, social, economic, and most important, spiritual perspectives and arguments on assessing and addressing the needs of the poor. Additionally, social welfare also posed an important question: Who is responsible for helping the poor? Ultimately, the Federal government of the United States decided it was their responsibility in taking care of the poor and implemented federal and state welfare programs to tackle poverty accordingly. As a result, the welfare system has precipitated a nation completely dependent on the government for welfare benefits in order to meet the expenses of daily living. Essentially, a careful examination of the …show more content…
This way of living often leads to individuals or families relying on federal government for financial support for a prolonged period. Furthermore, reliance on the government for welfare aid sets in motion a culture of dependency which incorporates and forces a terrible welfare cycle. Overall, the welfare system, which is funded by taxpayers, creates an environment which disincentivizes work among some welfare recipients; and therefore, capable individuals—free of mental or physical disabilities—are faced with lack of motivation to work due to receiving money or goods and services from the …show more content…
Nevertheless, after the Great Depression, the state of social welfare changed with the introduction of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, which took away the state and local governments’ power. Moreover, because of the federal government regulating America’s poverty through control of the economic system, the federal government has overreached regarding federal spending, and in doing so, overstepped biblical principles. Due to the economic failure in America, Christians have been forced to choose between working for money and serving the government, or serving God and glorifying Him through our work (Liberty,