Article April 21, 2006

To destroy poverty, take a spiritual perspective

Harriet Schupp

Originally appeared on spirituality.com

Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent failure of the levee systems in the New Orleans area uncovered scenes of poverty that were as shocking to many in New Orleans as they were to the rest of the world.

Though the destruction and tragedies of that August 2005 event were by no means confined to areas of poverty, it did put a spotlight on people who are often forgotten.

About the author

Harriet Schupp is a longtime practitioner of Christian Science in New Orleans, Louisiana. She meets weekly to answer questions and to share insights into Christian Science with young people and those who are new to the study of this Science.

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