Ok so I have to ask a bunch of people this question for one of my classes so please answer honestly
Howard lost his job in the recent recession. Because he was unable to provide for his family, he applied for welfare and received not only a substantial amount of food, but also a monetary stipend to help pay for other basic requirements. Howard was a fiercely independent man, so the need to rely on government assistance humbled him to a point of depression. One way he acted out his depression was resorting to alcohol and marijuana. The sate initiated a new zero-tolerance law that requires random drug testing for alcohol and drugs. When found in the system of any recipient, They automatically lost all benefits. Howard became a victim of this law, losing the important resources his family needed. As a last ditch effort, Howard went to a local church pantry. The administrators of the pantry where friendly but insistent that Howard attend a church service and attend a prayer meeting before allotting him any food. Howard felt he had no choice, So he attended the long service and awkwardly allowed the elders of the church to pray over him. Leaving with his bag of groceries, Howard felt an intense resentment towards the church and the government support services. Should basic needs be dependent on moral behavior? Is the answer different for the government services then for the church charity? Explain why you believe the way you do?
