Homelessness as metaphor

[Dunemeister]

In the following article, Rev. Tom Wright argues that homelessness is an apt metaphor for our times. I'd invite all and sundry, religious or not, to comment.

Homelessness is an apt metaphor for our troubled world - Telegraph

 

[doppelganger]

The old homes were condemned a long time ago, and every time we start building new ones that are more appropriate for our current living conditions, the old slumlords come by and kick them down, hoping we'll stay in their shantytowns just a little longer.

 

[Dunemeister]

The old homes were condemned a long time ago, and every time we start building new ones that are more appropriate for our current living conditions, the old slumlords come by and kick them down, hoping we'll stay in their shantytowns just a little longer.

Yeah, it seems like there are developer-city hall cliques that take delight in making sure that homelessness is perennial.

 

[Willamena]

Yeah, it seems like there are developer-city hall cliques that take delight in making sure that homelessness is perennial.

True; but I think dopp meant it metaphorically.

 

[zenzero]

Friend Dunemeister,
It is again a perspective.
If myself am a victim of the home loan scheme, thrown out of my hose and lose my job due to recession well obviously am homeless. This will be a common phenomenon days ahead.
The only WAY out is to be like Jesus. Be happy and feel AT HOME even when homeless as this world itself is the garden of eden and each one has to play out his karma to get salvation.
Love & rgds