You may be far wealthier than you think. If you
have enough income to afford the computer involved in reading this message, you
are probably richer than you think. In that case, you might consider investing
some of your wealth in helping the world's neediest.
Below, you will
find links to help you discover how great your wealth actually is, and, as we
expect, you'll discover that you are much better off that you think, there are
some additional links where you can find information about how to invest your
new found treasure.
Now that you realize that you are a person of
substantial means, you might want to visit the home of Church World Service, one
of the leading, ecumenical agencies providing relief to the world's neediest.
Further, if you believe that governments have an important role to play in
fighting poverty and hunger, there is Bread For the World, a Christian citizens
movement that seeks to influence US government officials in placing world hunger
on the radar screens of those in high places in Washington.
Finally, for a list of the world's most trusted, effective,
and widely experienced relief agencies, with their contact information, click
here.
Charles Henderson
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The Rev. Charles P. Henderson is a Presbyterian minister and
Executive Director of CrossCurrents.
He is the author of God and Science (John Knox Press, 1986).
A revised and expanded version of the book is appearing here. God and Science (Hypertext Edition,
2005).
He is also editor of a new book, featuring articles by world class scientists and theologians, and illustrating the leading views on the relationship between science and religion: Faith, Science and the Future (CrossCurrents Press, 2007).
Charles also tracks the boundry between the virtual and the real at his blog: Next World Design, focusing on the mediation of art, science and spirituality in the metaverse.