seems that everyone liked the reading about the christian paradox. i generally don't follow trends, but for such a brilliant article i will make an exception. i find it amazing (and not so much in a good way) that two-thirds of Americans think that the quote "God helps those who help themselves" is a biblical one. i will readily admit that i do not read the bible on a regular basis (or even an irregular basis) but i do know that it was Ben Franklin who said that. (as i read that part i joked to myself "well of course that's in the Bible! the four gospels, after all, were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and Ben Franklin. oh wait, no. John. it was John. i always get those two confused!")
in any case, i just find it hard to believe that people would think that Jesus or God went around saying "hey, you look affluent, let me help you pay for your groceries." the whole point of Jesus telling people to love their neighbor as themselves was to remind us that we arent alone in this world, we need to think of how our actions effect everyone. my neighbor is not only the person in the next house. it is anyone and everyone who needs help. (and just as a side note, since i'm talking about helping people who need help, i strongly encourage everyone to donate money to help the people of Haiti.)
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