Urban Poly Princess

Today in Sunday school we discussed what this really means. I am sooo glad Steve said something about making sure the people you serve really need or want that service. So many people go to foreign lands to "help". There is nothing wrong with wanting to and even actually serving people BUUUT it is also pretty condescending for anyone to leave their home to "help" the poor natives who live somewhere else without a cultural understanding or respect. What about meeting the many needs of people in the U.S. ? Who are the photo ops really for?

Missionary-work is my favorite thing in the world BUT this is viewed as just another example of Western Imperialism. OF COURSE I don't believe that

It is a little like all the celebrities who have their pet causes. It makes their star shine a little brighter. Celebrities can help raise money through their fans and connections. More than the average person. Does it really matter if needs are met and money is raised? Does the end justify the means. Machiavelli posed this question a long time ago and it remains relevant.

I certainly don't pretend to hold all the answers or even some of them. Blindly following or doing something however surely ISN'T how it should be done. Implications are ALWAYS more diverse than they seem on the surface.

One of the reasons why I wanted to be Steve's Facebook friend is because he posts interesting things BUUUT he hasn't posted anything significant lately. I'm going to have to ask him things in person.