‘Christian leadership’ and rising poverty rate

Re “U.S. Poverty Rate Rose Again in 2004,” Sept. 1

This is the fourth year in a row that the poverty rate has risen. Is this what “Christian leadership” does for a country? I consider myself a Christian; one who was taught to look after the poor and to give joyfully. It makes me sad that this government uses Jesus to further political aspirations while not following through on his instructions.

Don’t take my word for it as to how Christians are to treat the poor. Go to the back of the Bible and find the dictionary or concordance and look up “poor.” Find the corresponding verses and read them.

CATHERINE FLYNN

Valencia