Homeless Woman Removed From Shelter for Not Being Christian

Since this interview, Reset (not her real name) has been removed from the faith-based shelter and is now back living in her car. If you'd like to help her, here is a link to her GoFundMe www.gofundme.com/f/want-my-li....
Reset is a physically disabled homeless woman in Oceanside, California, who faced discrimination when staying in a 30-day faith-based shelter. After the 30-day period, she was removed from the shelter because she is not a Christian. This exclusion goes against the teachings of Jesus, who commanded his followers to show unconditional love to everyone, including the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and those in need.
While some ministries genuinely help homeless people, many others use an outdated discipleship model that prioritizes religious programming over providing services and support. Withholding basic needs from hurting people is not what Jesus would do. It’s coercion, not Christianity.
Reset became disabled after a freak accident. She was a nomad living in a skoolie bus, working remotely, when she flew out of the windshield, causing her disability. She lost 95% of everything she owned and now has to use a walker to get around. True homelessness is the absence of choice. Many people intentionally live in vehicles, but any time they want to go rent an apartment, they can. Homeless people that live in vehicles have no other choice. This is the big difference between a nomadic lifestyle and homelessness.
Reset's story highlights the larger issue of discrimination, as people with physical disabilities face significant barriers to finding adequate shelter and services. Reset shared that she called over 70 service providers to find help and learned that many don't have a bed or don't support people with physical disabilities. Unfortunately, many service providers lack the resources and accommodations to support people with disabilities, leaving them without access to basic needs like shelter, food, and medical care. It's unacceptable that homeless individuals with physical disabilities are being left behind, and more needs to be done to ensure they receive the support they need.
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[@InvisiblePeople]

Here's Reset's GoFundMe www.gofundme.com/f/want-my-life-back-homeless-sucks Jesus said, "only help people exactly like you," - NO HE DID NOT! Jesus commanded His followers to extend unconditional love to everyone: Luke 14:13-14 (NIV) “But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Reset's story hits hard because I lived in a faith-based homeless shelter for seven years and then worked in full-time ministry for over a decade. While there are wonderful ministries that do help homeless people unconditionally, most faith-based shelters, especially Rescue Missions, use an outdated discipleship model to coerce homeless people into forced religious programming. The most common model is the rescue mission will allow a homeless person a bed for 30 days. If they want to stay, they have to agree to daily bible studies and mandatory church services. There's really no path out unless the person wants to go into full-time ministry, which is exactly what happened to me. I wanted my life back, but the only way out of the shelter was to go work for a ministry. WITHHOLDING BASIC NEEDS FROM HURTING PEOPLE IS NOT CHRISTIANITY! The Jesus I follow helps everyone unconditionally without any agenda.

[@min_g2608]

Exactly. Even Jesus said "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

[@Topg1]

This Christian agency was very anti-Christ.

[@Topg1]

In the Christian faith, people should follow Jesus because they want to not because they’re forced to. Also, Jesus fed 5,000 families. Many of them did not follow him. He still fed them.

[@johnperry6201]

Jesus has actualy told us that God is evil... if any of that fairy tale book written by men has any truth to it

[@Topg1]

Amen

[@mattoberton6697]

Wow so Christian of them….

[@mattoberton6697]

Im disabled I got into Trolley Court and it was infested with bed bugs

[@mattoberton6697]

Put your car on blocks then find a gated area they cannot repo your car if its disturbs the peace

[@mattoberton6697]

Putting on blocks 9 inchs off the ground makes it a domicile treating it like a home

[@mattoberton6697]

Homeless here in Ca is a business the only people making the money are those working for thenonprofit

[@Taran532]

Yes it’s VERY Christian of them to throw out those who mock God.

[@barbaradownie3265]

WHEN THERE IS NO ONE WHO CARES ABOUT SUFFERING PEOPLE IT IS VERY UNDERSTANDABLE WHY SOME HOMELESS PEOPLE LITERALLY GIVE UP

[@virgilhilts3924]

How many vagrants are staying in your living room?

[@lisamarie6611]

freewill we have, she is not a dealer of drugs! We can too give them the grace to reach them if they are able and sane!

[@wileycoyote4206]

@@virgilhilts3924 lol got about 8 of them staying in mine 🙏🏼👍🏼❤️

[@edie4321]

The whole process that gets you there is dehumanizing. What do you think sleeping in a shelter with a bunch of strangers is like. Prison comes to my mind. Poverty is dehumanizing. When the world has 1% holding all the money, balance needs to be restored. These problems could be easily solved.

[@barbaradownie3265]

@@edie4321 TRUTH

[@christinebuckingham8369]

How very "Christian" of them! 🙄👎 If they refuse a disabled woman services because she won't convert to their religion, I hope they do NOT have a Tax Exempt status! She needs to report them in that case!

[@cubwals03]

I've said for years. Churches wanna start running their organizations like a club or a business then start taxing the bigots. Hit them with the back taxes too

[@meggrotte4760]

I don't know I feel like there's something more.

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

@@meggrotte4760: Nope. That’s how they are. There’s no use defending them.

[@meggrotte4760]

@@TheTrueOnyxRose No I am sorry it doesn't work that way.. And no plenty of people who work in homeless shelters. I think there's something more to it

[@Makerbreake]

@@meggrotte4760no, youre just cristian trying to justify your kind. Nothing more

[@christychristo7433]

As a Christian, i find this so heartbreaking. Unconditional love attracts people to Christ, not discrimination

[@kristinab1078]

She said she was in the shelter for a few weeks already. Now, they are asking her to sit through a few Bible courses. If I was homeless, I would sit through a few just to show respect to the people who were supporting me. They aren't asking for her to convert.

[@minngael]

@@kristinab1078 That's disrespectful to her. They should be helping because it's the right thing to do, not just to win souls.

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

I’m a Christian and this disgusts me. The shelter here in my town is the same way.

[@27gts]

these shelters and even churches and other institutions that help the homeless get govt monies to help the unhoused- they CANNOT discriminate!

[@Taran532]

That’s total bs

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Churches have Tax Exemption Status because they are Falsely Claiming to Help those in need!

[@alanfoix9911]

That is true. But not all do.

[@winning3329]

How do we know what she saying is even true? I've seen home with people get kicked out of shelters for acting and not their beliefs.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@fluffsternormalpaws1443]

Omg what a heartbreaking predicament. Jesus would not turn his back on her. A true Christian would not force her to participate in Bible study in order to have basic shelter. She’s just a normal regular human who fell thru the cracks. We really do need to stop seeing the unhoused as separate from us. I hope she gets her 3 wishes asap. Best wishes to her & all the unhoused. Judge not lest thee be judged. Who will cast the first stone?

[@CollinBoSmith]

It’s a Bible study. You don’t have to be religious to go to one. You don’t even have to talk. This seems kind of ridiculous to choose the street over sitting in a Bible study. I don’t think it’s unfair to expect participants to participate in the curriculum of the program to be there. Obviously the Christian’s believe that it will be helpful to them, and the principles they will talk about in the study probably will be. This kind of minimal participation can be a good gauge of if people are going to be willing to put in some effort and try to help themselves. It just seems foolish to turn down help for that reason. Most organizations that help the homeless are also Christian. You don’t have to be, but at least recognize that it is the Christian faith and those who believe in it that are getting you off the streets and humor them with a Bible study.

[@wileycoyote4206]

@@CollinBoSmith I know that when I was homeless I had to sit through some Bible studies/chapels etc. I needed a place out of the elements for a few nights here and there! It wasn’t that big a deal 😮❤

[@bazodee2]

Citizens of secular welfare states are freer than citizens of religious charity states. This is why organized religion forms alliance with the political right, religion iis all about control and power.

[@seanothepop4638]

True Christians really do a lot of shit now though. Like I really think we must socially remove faith from any support work, period. Buddhism, Christianity, Muslim, Wiccan etc. Do what works, but charity absolutely cannot be supported or financed from religion, or this is bound to happen.

[@nmc1859]

Sounds like the social worker is a judgmental moron

[@cserd8734]

I hope this woman lands on her feet… I wish her the best of luck. ❤

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)//

[@cserd8734]

@@dirkhartman9572 What does that have to do with my comment?

[@Silverado1234]

​@@dirkhartman9572Either a troll or mentally impaired.

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@dirkhartman9572How does this relate to the woman in the video here ? And if this shelter is indeed abusive, aren't they driving people away from God ?

[@creolelady182]

she needs more than luck and I am so tired of people using this cliche quote

[@cas5324]

Jesus' ministry was among those who had never heard his teaching. These so-called Christians have no idea what he meant when he said: "What you did not do for the least of these...you did not do for me".

[@paulajohnson1096]

Matthew 25 NKJV The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations 31“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the [c]holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ 37“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ 41“Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 42for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; 43I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’ 44“Then they also will answer [d]Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 45Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ 46And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

[@snarkdragon]

Indeed. They have, in fact, just turned their back on the Lord.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@devinagrace1999]

Most "Christians" have No idea of what the word Grace means

[@juresichj]

​@@paulajohnson1096 This is the whole story. If we do not take care of our fellow humans, we have no right to call ourselves Christians, let alone think of ourselves as good or worthy people.

[@almasandhu9895]

I remember how kind she was. She so deserves a place of her very own.

[@riceexperiment]

So uncristlike that they did that to her.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)....

[@zacharybond23]

This behavior from Christians and Christian institutions is nothing new. In their eyes, those who have not seen "God's truth" will burn and be inferior. This behavior goes back hundreds of years and has led to the deaths and destruction of millions and countless cultures.

[@tumbalo71]

​@@dirkhartman9572 GFU!!

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@tumbalo71Well, abusive people stick together,you know. And affordable housing is the answer, not these damned shelters !

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

This is how I feel at my job. You don't force feed ANYONE your views on religion. I have my ways, and nobody is going to "fix" me because of them. It becomes toxic. I wish you the best, never change for ANYONE. ❤️

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)//

[@dirkhartman9572]

transpeople feel like being cut of their testicles andd do so, instead of following your own path FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST THE CREATOR, REPENT BEFORE THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

@Dirk Hartman perfect example right here.☝️

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

@@dirkhartman9572: How do you sleep at night with that mentality?

[@dandiaz19934]

I'm sorry that our lack of healthcare and welfare system keeps failing the most vulnerable. It's heartbreaking.

[@pyramidhead138]

social services dont even give a damn

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@pyramidhead138]

@@dirkhartman9572 even if you could come back and warn ppl, no ones gonna believe you. if they dont believe the bible, they wont believe you either

[@tenerifecats6652]

THAT is really the main issue. People are getting angry at over-stressed 'charity' organizations instead of at the core issue.

[@patland1762]

@@tenerifecats6652 The core issue that our govenment spends so much on the military and weapons of death and lets the people rot.

[@ZERO_O7X]

The only shelter in my town is run by a church and they not only charge people money to stay there but they also won't let people bring in their personal belongings either. They're basically forced to leave their only possessions in the street, claiming they'll bring in weapons or drugs. You'd think the shelter would just provide a secure locker to safely keep their belongings but no. It's shameful how bad these "Christians" act towards those who need the most help.

[@Taran532]

You open a shelter then and show them how to do it better.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

You say that but think of how much worse it would be for the homeless people of your community if those Christians weren't there offering up shelter, food and whatever else they can. I'm NOT saying shelters are the best solution any more than a single sandwich is the best solution for hunger. Shelters are only good when you think about the alternative of dying alone on the streets. A secure shelter is better than the streets. A shelter rife with crime is much worse than the streets. A shelter that prohibits bringing in of personal items and excludes dope addicts and drunks is likely a safer shelter for all concerned. Low barrier shelters require more staff with exceptional training to deal with challenging clients.

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

These so_ called " christians" not acting as Christ taught

[@bucknaykid5821]

They do that because of what they experienced in the past dealing with homeless bringing in drugs alcohol and weapons. They have to keep the place safe for everyone so sleep. I know from personal experience its hard to hide your stuff and even worse the next morning when you go find that everything you owned is gone. I went through that for 2 years. You wanna know who stole my stuff????? Other homeless people! They took what little I had and sold it off for booze and drugs. Obviously NONE of you have ever been homeless and you are all pretenders who think they understand what really happens out there. You have to deal with the drunks and the drug addicts and the crazy people and wonder if you will be attacked in the night. So if you are lucky enough to find a shelter that enforces the rules be THANKFUL! I know it sucks to lose everything but its better than having to deal with the nut jobs and the booze hounds.

[@ValerieJean757]

So they are giving food and shelter and restrooms. A place to be dry and warm and get cleaned up. That is huge. But they probably do not know of any other way to keep the shelter free of weapons and drugs and alcohol. They want the shelter safe for all. So those wanting a safe warm and dry bed and food and restrooms have a place to come. That is huge. To be warm and dry at night is huge. Some homeless have a very small income and some pick cans. Those ones can rent a tiny storage unit for $50 or so per month to keep their belongings. Many homeless people collect ten or twenty dollars by picking cans and bottles and others do odd jobs such as mowing grass or helping haul stuff or helping set up. Those also could rent rent one of the tiniest storage lockers on a monthly basis. Others unfortunately may have to hide their belongings in the trees somewhere and hope for the best. I know these options are not the best. They are a total drag but may be worth it in exchange fir a safe warm and dry bed and something to eat. Those shelters are still giving in the only way they know to keep the shelters safe and drug free. But at least they are bringing them in out of the cold and rain and feeding them and offering it more safely for all. If they were stepping over them and ignoring them and refusing to help well that would be so wrong. But that is not what they are doing.

[@m_d_l_a3208]

So billions are paying into taxes and other funds for public assistance and this person still can’t find assistance. Sounds like a shit situation for all of us.

[@jarofpickles4057]

Some "religious" people really show their true selves when they become judgmental of others for not believing the same things as them.

[@shostoppah111]

This lady has strength and resilience. Sending her peace power prosperity and protection.

[@shostoppah111]

@@ResetTheGameofLife your so very welcome

[@vaginettamcsnapper]

There's no hate like Christian love.

[@eyreinsect7461]

Being homeless sucks. Hunger, bad weather , getting jacked. But the worst is being singled out and treated differently for not having a home. The mental trauma is the most painful and heartbreaking part of being homeless it stays with you and to top it off the religious aspect of it all . My heart goes out to you Reset ❤❤❤😢

[@kristinab1078]

They aren't asking her to convert. They are asking her to just sit through a few Bible lessons. She likely knew this going in, and since she's been there a few weeks, they probably overlooked her lack of attendance for awhile. If I was homeless and staying at a Buddhist homeless center or Hindhu center, I would sit through a few lessons because a) it might be interesting and I could learn a thing or two which I could apply to my life b) help can be found through many ways and c) to show my respect to the people who are supporting me to live every day. As long as they weren't forcing me to convert, I'd be fine with it.There's a whole lot of pride going on here. She's willing to take from them but views it as an injustice to sit through a Bible lesson.

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

I believe she will get social security disability, if her doctors are willing to supply supporting documents of her medical and emotional condition. I hope she gets what she needs. Praying for her needs for food, shelter, safety, to be supplied and for her to accept The Lord Jesus into her heart and for her to receive every type of healing that she needs💜

[@bluebonbon22]

It can take YEARS to get social security disability benefits as the government is not trying to give back what people paid for when they worked. While waiting people often end up homeless because landlords only want rent.

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

@@bluebonbon22 If you use a Social Security Attorney, have valid, debilitating injuries that have been documented at the hospital and at physicians offices and are in your 50’s and beyond, your chances are much better to get SSD on the first try, within a few months.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)///

[@juresichj]

​@@Lovepeacejoy.. This is true. My daughter had these things, and got accepted on her first try in her mid-20's.

[@oghuzdynasty777]

This is ridiculous and inhumane. They should be helping homelessness regardless of their religious belief or lack thereof. Like going by their logic, a Muslim or an atheist being killed is less bad than a Christian being killed. They are placing human values based on their individual religious belief or lack thereof and that makes me angry.

[@winning3329]

Homeless woman could be lying? A lot of homeless people get kicked out of shelters for acting up. I'm taking this woman's claims with a grain of salt.

[@edie4321]

Perfect word, inhumane. The goal of these "helping" organizations is to dehumanize the person. They take them down to nothing. These poor people are being treated like criminals, while the criminals run the show.

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme]

​​@@winning3329 yeah, it's ppl like you that are the problem. An addict made me homeless, but shelters won't help as I'm disabled and not xtian.

[@dopaminecloud]

@@deebrown6941 They are the logical conclusions of the mode of thought that prioritizes a person's belief over their welfare.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@hannahsdrawings8664]

there is plenty of working homeless and homeless who beg for job, who are highly motivated to work, and actually job is the best therapy, it gives back to people: self-respect, dignity, purpose, work keeps people busy and all the negative thoughts fade away 🐢 peace, let's make the world better together xx working homeless myself

[@sambarnes3887]

I hope this woman finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What a wonderful woman ❤️ She deserves only the best ❤️

[@mattoberton6697]

They should lose there 501C

[@mysurfing3550]

Yes, I am a non religious Muslim and was treated like garbage.

[@tammymillner9233]

This is so sad. I hope she gets the help she needs.

[@Lynthari]

My mother would say to fake it but I don't think people should be forced to do that.

[@dazza8551]

As a Christian I do not understand this 🤷 Jesus told us to feed the hungry and help the poor...

[@Cynthia-uf9ro]

Nice lady, I wish her well.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)////

[@fayeteater4644]

I got turn down 10 times and finely got it i keep fighting for it because if you don't you want get all that back pay so just keep fighting for it and you will get it god bless you 🙏🏻

[@roxane7432]

The past 2 yrs, SSD is almost impossible to get, I have stage 4 cancer friend working 2 jobs, he passes out at least once a day, horrifying this is happening in our country

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)//////

[@fayeteater4644]

@@roxane7432 just keep fighting them get your dr to write to a lett saying what is all wrong with you and you will get it just keep fighting them don't give up god will hell you thought it all did you try ssi I got that first and then got ssi ssdi so don't give you will get it I will be praying for you sister just turn over to god that what I did in5 yrs I got so don't never give up in Jesus name I am praying for you sister .🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@roxane7432Please tell your friend to contact an attorney who specializes in dealing with the SSA, it's automatic that if you go to them as an individual, you will be turned down ! Unless you are a foreign national,that is. They get it faster,and other benefits too.

[@devinagrace1999]

Thank you very much for this. I volunteer for survivors of Human Trafficking. "Christians REALLY discriminate against them. As if they brought it on themselves. Please keep Exposing these Heartless Wicked people, in the name of religion. Thank you!!! 💙

[@meggrotte4760]

There's something not right. She's required to attend but that's not the same as becoming a christian. I feel that there's more to what she is saying. I feel she's hiding something

[@RestingBitchface7]

This is ridiculous discrimination. 😮🤬

[@davechristian7543]

No 'This is America 'a country that loves money so much its destroying its self because of it.

[@winning3329]

Freedom of religion is part of the constitution. This woman is free to seek help from her atheist people but Atheist don't care about each other and she probably knows this.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)....

[@juresichj]

​@@winning3329 Total BS. Any agency that accepts state or federal dollars is required to refrain from discrimination.

[@derekmaullo2865]

​@Dave Christian Not America,all of planet Earth. Someday we humans have to die and let the animals of this world live in peace

[@bucknaykid5821]

Social Security Disability turns down 95% of every claim even when doctors tell them fully disabled. It took me 2 years to get it and had to hire a lawyer and he got 25% of the back pay but at least I got something finally. Dont count on Social Security any time soon.

[@richgoza1956]

The automated system AUTOMATICALLY denies all disability prospects.

[@Lucidbedhead2]

Love is for all those suffering and lost

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@franceslock1662]

Do you really think all those religious pastors, ministers, and priests believe? They know the jargon and got good at talking the talk. She’s lost out because she’s more honest than they are. We learn how to assimilate in different cultural and religious groups, whilst not losing our private identity or our sense of humour/irony. Christians believe there is only one way and that’s their way. I respect Reset for not drinking or using. I want to see a positive follow up video of Reset in the future, please.

[@sunshine3914]

💯

[@franceslock1662]

@@sunshine3914 in many parts of the US the dominant culture is over-the-top evangelicals right now. I listen and understand how their doctrine limits their acceptance of alternate perspectives. When you are Jewish you have to learn to keep your mouth shut, smile, nod, and navigate around pushy evangelical doctrine to connect over other topics, shared values, ethics, and interests. It's usually not smart to divulge your differing opinions due to their lack of self-awareness and intolerance. I love to chuckle over how Borat often riled up the evangelical audience in the South. The Hebrew Hammer and Don't Mess with the Zohan are old films but a good laugh. Jewish people often use humor to cope. I want to see Reset overcome and thrive.

[@pyramidhead138]

not to change the subject here but every time i see or hear the word "assimilate", im reminded of the Borg from Star Trek

[@winning3329]

​@Frances Lock I feel sorry for you because the day you are passing away and you call out to God ,you will remember the trash talk you spread here. You can't judge and trash talk a religion just because they turned a difficult crazy homeless woman away. Why don't you take her in and let's see if she will respect your rules? This woman didn't have to go to a christian church she could go to an atheist organization but they will probably turn her away also because she doesn't want to respect the rules. I know if you ever fall on hard times you will come crawling to the christian church also they always do

[@elitecoder955]

Oh yes , let's take this woman's word for everything.

[@deboralintner6223]

This is heartbreaking

[@ogawasanjuro]

Just what the f**k.😢

[@dirkhartman9572]

stop swearing and REPENT because the kingdom of GOD is at hand

[@ValiantGordon-nj3if]

I've been thrown out of several homeless shelters for being Jewish when they demand that I " confess my son's,and state that Ajesus is my Lord and savior and the only way to heaven,and if not than I'll burn in hell forever and ever and ever..( well I said sorry,I won't say what I don't believe, and they threw me out faster than I could move with total disregard that I'm physically disabled.Another shelter threw me out at 3am because I wasn't able to volunteer for janitorial work 2 hours a day.Some other shelters won't allow blind,bec they says it's a liability and they can get sued..I' most of the country the Salvation army won't allow certified Guide dogs for the blind,bec they say the dog could bite someone or that some people are death afraid of dogs .( Really ,how about afraid of all the ex prisoners in there with knives..How many times have I woke up in a shelter at 2 am and watch 10 -14 guys stick heroin needles in their vein and then Ross needle on the floor Then I report it to higher level staff,and they say"well we can't kick them out,bec the whole shelter would end up empty,and then we wouldn't make MONEY.

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

Most shelters are in it for the money. All one needs to do is, Google " profiting off the homeless" and you can see for yourselves just how this is done. Shelters keep people homeless. They want livestock. The Homeless Industrial Complex at work. Lobby your City Council meetings, and demand that housing that's affordable be built,at least for seniors, disabled, working class, and veterans. That's one way to really help homeless people. There's just not enough housing. Rents are too high.

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Praying for this lady. We as a country need to do much better. This is unacceptable & inhumane!. America, wake up. Enough is enough!

[@leg414]

To me...Better to have no religious beliefs and be a good caring person..Than to be a terrible person but believing and practicing a religion and believing in a deity. And cutting off the neediest among us because they do not "believe". That is the truest form of "Christianity" which is nothing more than "hypocrisy" and "Anti-Christian" practices, at every turn, that i have come across in life and am a "freethinker" as well. I hope she can get help no matter what and if she believes...or not! Peace!

[@ValerieJean757]

That is not true Christianity.

[@claudiaschneider5744]

@@ValerieJean757 : Religions are simply bs - and many so called christians are simply Hypocrites - Atheist´s don´t hate god - they just don´t believe in any gods or faith systems - but that does not mean, that Atheist´s are bad people - not at all - most Atheist are very peaceful and helpful caring people.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@MacChicken-up2rl]

That’s awful what horrible people! Who does that?

[@claudiaschneider5744]

Mac Chicken: hypocritical pseudo-christians

[@pamelarw58]

I hope this woman gets her disability & does not give up & appeals! Are their advocates in Social Services in USA as this woman is smart & deserves help because she wants to heal & work!! ❤️

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)....

[@Blonde-1012]

What is America becoming and where is going is horrible, sad and ….i guess there Are no word…..from THE greatest Country ever to this…keep strong ❤

[@barbarashepherd2834]

There were never so many people that wanted to party in the gutters before

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)///

[@denisemayosky1955]

​@@barbarashepherd2834Boy, are you wrong! NOBODY wants to be out on the streets. If you think that, you're deluded!

[@monkeyhaters9258]

Took me 5 years to get on disability😖 Doctors also said I should be on it 🤔Our government isn't about helping out It's people We're all a bunch of worker ants to them, When I finally did get my disability They did everything they could to take what they only had to pay for one year out of the 5 😮Also child support took my rear check when I didn't even owe any child support Our government sucks ass. Unless you're The 10% rich...🖕

[@metalbootlegslivearchives]

If she has a lawyer for her disability, he/she can help her if they try to repossess the car. I'm disabled and had a homeless situation come up while waiting for my disability to come in and my lawyer had told me that I should of called him when I was getting evicted. He would have put a total stop to the eviction thing. So keep this in mind for those who are applying for SSDI or SSI.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)//////

[@juresichj]

​@@jacobus57 Whose side are you on - the woman who is houseless through no fault of her own, or the corporate jackals who just want more money, morality be damned?

[@mattoberton6697]

Start the background with Lyft and Uber they have rental programs where u can work and keep Your rental

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)....

[@wickedwonka9155]

I’m a Christian and I’m so sorry. This is horrific.

[@dirkhartman9572]

wicked is ur name and u call urself christian? JESUS first words were REPENT BEFORE THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND! DID YOU EVER READ YOUR BIBLE?

[@christigoodeating]

How sad😢 everyone needs 💕

[@sunshinevibez6057]

I'm a Christian & if they kicked her out for not being one, that is wrong. Jesus wouldn't approve of that. May God help & bless her.🙏❤

[@Lucidbedhead2]

This is what bothers me. Idc I’m just going to say it. Mental health and all the other above, is not considered in this country unfortunately. Healthcare is ridiculous to me, babies being born in these hostile environments like lab specimens although the environment of hospitals are “designed” to be like that for docs and nurses which I understand that being a concern. However, why can’t their be a third option of having comfortable birthing setting or care? When people are passed out, ill, etc. our subconscious still takes in everything our environment is. This is the reality of America. This woman wants to make money to help with her mental health but yet, where is the support?? I’m eternally grateful for low income health insurance w BCBS otherwise idk if I’d be alive today. I’ve tried SO many medications and FINALLY the one that works is over $1000. Had some complications at pharmacies and they told me I had to pay $972 to get this medicine. In my mind I’m thinking, wow, I want the medicine so I can be well to do work to make money for the medicine I can’t get without the money. How does that work? I contacted my dr. (Another person I’m eternally grateful for) and his nurse practitioner spoke with my insurance and got me approved. The process of this can get complicated and tricky. The point is…. If it is this way, how can one that is mentally or physically in distress receive help? Obviously this world is transactional and this is capitalism here… but when will we evolve into something we as a country are ACTUALLY proud of?

[@dirkhartman9572]

REPENT BEFORE THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND CHOSE JESUS FOR LIFE

[@Lucidbedhead2]

@@dirkhartman9572 yes Dirk, I repent every day. Thank you.

[@dirkhartman9572]

@@Lucidbedhead2 :)

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme]

I can relate. Similar story except I was hit by a drunk driver and made disabled. The shelters won't take people like me. I didn't have a car tho, it was totalled.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)////

[@sunshine3914]

Hope you’re in a better situation now.

[@sunshine3914]

Hope you’re in a better situation now.

[@truther001]

You should have sued the drunk driver's insurance company. That's standard procedure.

[@richardmeyer1837]

Freedom Of Religion Means Freedom From Religion!

[@HopeandFaithHomesread]

I once was in a homeless shelter but I was told my mentality ill family member had to go because they weren't equipped to handle disabled people although they were extremely well behaved they were throwing us out Everyone in there had mental problems Anyways thank God I had savings

[@almasandhu9895]

I know Lisa she was homeless several years ago & staying in a homeless shelter in Santa Monica were I was staying. I didn’t know she was still homeless. I wish her well I haven’t seen her in at least 8 year’s.

[@Angel-nu7fm]

Ok how is she contributing to the situation. That is something these videos don't address.

[@patland1762]

Disability... It took me 27 months for me to get disability and was I turned down I believe 4 or 5 times. When my case finally got to a judge who read my papers he did not even require that I attend a hearing and was really mad that I was turned down for disability and he granted my disability. I had a medical event that disabled me and I recieved no assistance or income of any kind for over a year until I finally could take early social security losing a third of it. My disability attorney said almost all of his clients end up homeless in the process of waiting for a hearing. I was lucky as I had a lifetime of high income employment and could live off of savings though I did have to sell my house and did live in my car for a week. The system is broken, most do not have the savings that I had to get through. Most first world nations do not let this happen to their citizens but our govenment spends on wepons of death and the military and lets our people suffer on the streets.

[@patland1762]

Per diasbility I should add that the doctor that the govenment eventually sent me to in order to evaluate me had me touch my toes and walk ten feet, literally that was it. On the basis of that he said I had no disability. He did not review my medical records which clearly outlined my disability and my need to plug into a medical device three times a day for three hours and elevate my legs ABOVE my waist the rest of the day. This is what angered the diability hearing judge who in his summary written comments trashed that doctor used by the govenment for his "negiligence".

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@patland1762Yup ! That's why it takes a lawyer to help with getting this, including veterans who need their own versions of it. The sad truth is the only people who get benefits quickly are those not born in the U.S., but most don't think this. I blame the politicians,rather than the foreigners though.

[@TomasuDesu]

I’m a Christian and this is disgusting. How could they call themselves Christian?? Jesus taught us to love others and take care of those with needs. I can’t believe that Christians rejected her. Poor lady and god bless her

[@sebastianmartin866]

A lotta Christians don't follow Jesus, sadly

[@nmsmartone926]

Shes mostly right. Good people fall through the cracks of capitalism and through the welfare safety nets only then to face the mouse trap of Circular Capitalism, which lies in wait for you to trip up. This is where when you get into the legal justice system the profit motive of law enforcement, judicial, incarceration and probation systems kick in to work against you. Its insidious how profit over people potential manifests across our society; for her, she needs hope and a break, Capitalism isn’t designed to offer her unless she can master entrepreneurialism on the cheap, quickly. That can be a source of hope in the meantime. Will pray for her and encourage her to find God in her surroundings, God can be found.

[@neurodivtries4101]

This kind of religious persecution is sometimes unthinkable even in 3rd world countries man. 😢

[@Justin-td4bb]

So, again it's America's messed up healthcare that is responsible for this.

[@lilyrosegarden6080]

The Lord will judge those who have treated this women this way! Ill pray she gets what she needs! It doesnt matter what other believe. Its about loving others!

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@Alex-nc1hv]

I am homeless I LOVE J,C THAT'S ALL I HAVE

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

it is cruel but I can see the donors preferring helping their christian brothers and sisters first. sadly this is how human identity works and in the Gospel when the Samaritan woman talked to Jesus he gave her a similar response that Judeans had the priority over her people when it comes to his miracles.

[@sheilalewis1133]

you mean the lord that she denies exist? it was faith based. you can't get in a family shelter as a single unchilded person. Or get into a shelter for domestic violence if you're not a documented victim of domestic violence. I do hope she gets shelter soon though. it would've been nice if the social worker would've help her get in a different kind of shelter.

[@Silverado1234]

​@@sheilalewis1133How would you feel if the shelter was for whites only? They should not be allowed to discriminate if they take any government funding. If they don't then I say the can do what they please. She should've just played the game IMO.

[@flamefox8989]

No shortage of hypocrisy in the Christian religion. 😢

[@Thz333]

They are not christians, just trying to benefit from the title. You will know a christian when u actually meet one. Not all who claim to be christians are. Many who claim to be are godless and even evil deep down. Just try to grasp your mind around this. Just like all the news u read are not true.

[@notmeanttobe6940]

I was told to leave a shelter within 15 minutes after the workers found out that I'm Jewish. I'm in a wheelchair and have muscular dystrophy.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Her situation is very tough. What happened to her?

[@joyful_tanya]

I left the "church" and found Jesus. I read the Bible and follow it and pray. These "Laodicean Christians" are not following Jesus but in the book of Revelation He said He will vomit them out of His mouth. The "narrow path" is very narrow and many are on the "broad path that leads to destruction". I'm very sorry for the treatment you received.

[@eligefashion]

Amen

[@jamesjones3371]

You have to make him Lord and Saviour

[@joyful_tanya]

@@jamesjones3371 I thought that was implied. Of course! That's the FIRST thing you do when you are saved. I didn't think I needed to include that, because that's what the Bible says. So, if you are following the Bible, empowered by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, He IS Lord and Savior. Read the Bible. It's all explained.

[@outoftheashesmh]

I agree with you and I demand change to!

[@scarlettraven6505]

I had a similar experience in a Texas Salvation Army shelter. They also make the women stand behind a line until all of the men had gotten their food. The men always ate, but a lot of the women didn’t even they waited patiently in the line.Getting your basic needs met should never be at the expense of a person’s dignity and sense of self worth.

[@somewhrntm]

I’m so sorry this happened to you. Being a born again Christian myself, it breaks my heart that you were treated like this by that facility. Know that there ARE Christians out there who DO honestly care and love you. I will be in prayer for the Lord to provide, heal, protect, and restore you. 🙏🏻

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)/////

[@somewhrntm]

@@dirkhartman9572 yes, we as Christian’s know this. However, “requiring” someone to “go to Church” or “Bible study” as a part of “conditions” to being able to stay there is wrong. Sometimes the only “Bible” people read is “us”. Living the Christian life right in front of them, and witnessing in real time could be the best tool for her specifically.

[@Ruthless.]

Pray, the best way to waste time and feel useful at the same time for doing nothing

[@somewhrntm]

@@Ruthless. I’m so sorry you feel this way.

[@MatthewMurraycogswoth]

@@dirkhartman9572 It's wrong to not allow her to stay there because she won't participate in bible study. We don't only spread the gospel with our words but with our actions, it is for that reason James says, "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

[@Gina-xh4bz]

People also need to stop being obsessive over material stuff,it can be replaced,you cannot!but I do wish her the best!

[@HopeandFaithHomesread]

I once had a woman try to lock me into a homeless shelter. I wasn't even homeless. She tried to force me to sign a paper because I had been in a car accident. She told me I'd go to jail if I didn't sign a paper. This has been years ago. She kept threatened me and I refused to sign the paper And fled on foot She tried to lock me in by closing the outside gate And Thank God I jumped over the small fence and went hoe to my apartment and disabled family member I was walking because a 15 years old girl had destroyed my car in a wreck paper

[@user-lc1lm7cq8h]

What? Are you serious

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@jacobus57There's lots of scammers and con jobs out there, especially in America. So it's not impossible that this happened.

[@Lilacleaf49065]

Organised religion doing what its historically done best: segregating people. It shouldnt matter - life is of value no matter your belief or cree, we all feel pain, love and bleed the same.

[@mattoberton6697]

Go back too college College of Redwoods you receive free housing food card and funds too live on

[@OlafsonN]

LAWSUIT. They violated your first amendment! Start a Go Fund Me. I’ll share this with the American Humanist community, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Atheist Community in the US. Everyone I can. I’m in Canada so I will start there. Nicolle

[@MorgueRat]

Yes ma'am!❤❤❤🙌

[@iloveyouamberappel]

I don't think it would work. Atheist isn't a religion so you aren't discriminating based on religion. Also human rights aren't the same in the USA like Canada. US constitution is speaking about government run organizations.

[@OlafsonN]

@@iloveyouamberappel I agree with you on atheism but I believe freedom of religion also means freedom from religion if I’m not mistaken. Though in hindsight it might not fly suing a homeless shelter.

[@Enric.]

she already started a Go Fund

[@OlafsonN]

@@Enric. Awesome

[@HiLoveLeighs]

This is so very sad. Hoping for the very best for her! If I were in a better place, I would love nothing more than to give my van to someone like her.

[@Dopeassjournals]

I hope that this lady will find the help she needs.

[@TheFurlock]

I will say again, homelessness is caused by incongruent culture and beliefs that have little to no support in the space. That means when society doesn’t or won’t accept the basis of the individuals means to produce thoughts, that their ideas becomes unattainable for the majority. The individual then becomes the outlier. As a former advocate for a community I can attest that not all of what you think is yours. What you own is time everything else is just a series of things that manifest for your use based in others using similar tools to gain access to societal growth.

[@alexanderb7721]

You're a dolt that's incapable of class analysis or understanding the material reality around you. To view this from an individualistic lens as opposed to a systemic one is to be ignorant of reality. Q

[@jasminegonzalez2007]

This is a weird one. I hope she gets the help she needs, but its not the shelter or the transitional housing rejecting her but the other way around. They asked her about it, she said she wouldnt be part of their programs, so why shouldnt they prioritize helping the next person who would want their help? Especially a fellow Christian who needs their help. Their help includes the spiritual element. Which is why it more than likely was on the checklist if it would be acceptable. I dont agree with anyone being condescending to her, although she indicated it was her case worker not the actual shelter, even so I hope her case worker sees this video and is able to think of something. I hope she gets on her feet and is able to get a safe place to recoup and build again.

[@InvisiblePeople]

If a ministry wants to run a year-long bible study program for people, there is nothing wrong with that. But coercion is wrong. Often they will withhold food unless someone sits through preaching. That’s probably the most common. Offering a short-term shelter to “tease” people into bible studies then kicking them out if they don’t agree should be illegal.

[@ValerieJean757]

The shelter should not kick people out. Christians should be reaching out to the needy and outcasts and lonely and the sick with love and mercy and compassion.

[@jasminegonzalez2007]

@@InvisiblePeople honestly this is the 1st time I've ever heard about this type of practice. Especially withholding food for someone you are caring for. But I do know we are called to prefer helping the poor & needy believers, to care for those within our community first, it's natural for it to pour out to others, who don't share our faith, but we are called to love one another as Christ loved us. No1 should be forced into anything. That includes everyone in the scenario. I hope this lady find a place where she is comfortable. It doesn't make sense to me to prefer homelessness over not hearing bible or pretending to play along until you are on your feet, even you said you did it. It is wrong to throw ppl out and/or refused them food if you've already committed to helping them. This is not an easy situation. In Canada they offer the homeless euthanasia, in America there are orgs & faith based orgs around that try to offer what they know/feel will help. One day Christians won't be running any orgs, these places will cease to operate. Ppl will get what they want. We (Christians) aren't called to take care of our nation but the help that we provide when start following Jesus naturally lends itself to providing hope for ppl that have none. If you don't want that, it's okay. She is in a place where she is between two rocks. I'm not in her position, I really hope she finds the help she needs. There are poor Christians too, there are homeless Christians too, there are people who dont care what they have to do to secure safe place to lay. That's why I said this was weird. Your channel has opened my eyes a lot. I hope more places open up that can help and that won't practice the tactics you've witnessed & experienced. God bless.

[@catherineblair550]

@@jasminegonzalez2007 Jasmine believing as you do, what would you do if you were homeless and the only way you could eat and have shelter was to study Sanskrit and chant prayers to Hindu deities?

[@jasminegonzalez2007]

@@catherineblair550 I wouldn't do it because I do believe in Jesus and there is no God but Him. So like I said, I'm not in her position and I hope she finds some place she is comfortable. Also please let me know when you find a place that actually does worship Hindu deities and helps the homeless with shelters, food, and resources for rehab. Hopefully they are in the county she is in and she can have an additional option. The difference would be I wouldn't even mention the place or say I am being forced to do anything because I am choosing not to because I can't agree to their terms. I couldn't even eat the food because it is usually presented as a sacrifice to idols. So I respect what she doesn't want to participate in. I reject that it is the shelter's program fault. My Holy scriptures spell out a day where one day the people of God (Jesus) will have to choose between buying & selling or death, just for not renouncing him. I get what people are saying and I understand that she was given the option to go to a faith based program and she said she would not participate in it. So they now have to look for a program that will not include the faith based part. I do understand what you are implying, that she shouldnt have to pretend if she doesn't believe, but she doesn't believe in anything so Jesus vs little g Hindu deities and any other deities known to man would be the same in her sight. They wouldn't be the same to a Christian, so if someone doesn't want to participate in a faith based program, and there is a spot open, it should go to the one that would. Faith based programs aren't the only ones around, and we all know that. I hope she finds what she needs and that her go fund me gets over funded so she can get what she needs to not only move around but find shelter. Homelessness is real and scary and I don't want to see anyone in it. It's hard when it's preferred though, so yes, if I found myself between the street and the option for Sanskrit reading worship of a false god, it's no brainer. The street wins every time because I still have Jesus. He knew what it was like to 1 not be welcomed & 2 have no where to lay His head. He also told His disciples to shake the dust off from the towns / homes that rejected their message. ✌️ Choice. I do pray that as many as possible come to faith in Christ, true faith. I hope they do so before the time of the tribulation happens. Jesus is the only way to the Father. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is salvation. He didn't promise life without trials, actually said we would have them and because of His name some would endure more than most but we would be saved not only from coming destruction but for eternity. We would have a forever home that can never be stolen from us or decay. Much love. Peace. Jesus does love each every person He created, He allows people to come to Him even when events line up to being stuck in a shelter. How will anyone come to faith, if they never hear the gospel? Jesus came down, lived perfectly, and died as punishment. He was the sacrifice between a Holy God and sinful people. He rose from the dead on the third day, just the scriptures said, only the righteous one could. He was the only righteous one found. He is God incarnate, death could not hold Him. All who put their faith and trust in Him are justified in the eyes of God. He is freedom. All who believe in His name, will be saved and shall not perish. What's coming to this world is worse than homelessness, be found in Christ, or at least remember these words: call on Jesus.

[@loken3139]

She should've just swallowed her pride & faked it till she made it. I find she is being unnecessarily difficult, considering her circumstances.

[@ladygaines3459]

This society sucks

[@kandelinaanderson817]

I'm so upset for this lady Being a Christian is not a ticket to hurt but to bring those non-believers to christ. So wrong.

[@MoonBeamLight]

Most Christian’s only hurt and judge, just like the God they worship.

[@janinewetzler5037]

Ummm, most homeless I meet whom are Christian already know Christ. I don't understand the phrase 'bring those non-believers to Christ. As for this woman, she has already stated that she is atheist, so the proselytization is not welcome with her and shouldn't be an ultimatum for help.

[@claudiaschneider5744]

@@janinewetzler5037 : but the truth is - proselytization - before helping the atheist homeless people - it´s a fact - and it´s a fu....shame for all those self made religious christians.

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@janinewetzler5037It does sound like open discrimination.

[@mattoberton6697]

Go too nonprofit they will pay your back payments on your car

[@rick182z]

This wouldn't happen here in the UK

[@joshuabaker67]

As if religious organizations should surprise anyone when they figure out you think for yourself.

[@cubwals03]

theres no hate quite like christian love

[@ReganBenson]

I think those are excuses and cop outs for faith based non-profits. The truth is, there’s no help.

[@winning3329]

Nobody is forcing her to go to a christian church she can always try going to an atheist church so they can help her, But atheist don't believe in helping each other I guess. People always run to the christian church when they need help but then turn around in bad mouths them.

[@ReganBenson]

@@winning3329 do they always run to the church? That’s interesting. Maybe it’s that the churches are being subsidized by the government to behave like the government? Yeah, just maybe.

[@bethanystebelski]

As a christian...that IS NOT being Christian at all. Jesus sat and ate with the homeless, loved the homeless, he sat with the sinners, and loved all sinners. It is so heartbreaking and disheartening.

[@mariaofarrell7tsavororite12-7]

No matter what you are or who you are it takes a Long time. Imagine being 2oooth of 2,224 on the list just for not only housing but voucher. You got to be pro active because government moves slower than snail pace. They should be ashamed.

[@MoonBeamLight]

A lot of annoying religious people in these comments. She’s not religious. Get the hell over it. I’m so sorry about her story and experiences. I relate heavily with having disability myself and how much the government and health care system work so hard to keep you down even when you fight so hard to help yourself. It’s just sick.

[@winning3329]

Nobody is forcing her to go to a christian church, What I don't understand is why doesn't she go to an atheist organization for help? Probably cause they wouldn't help her? Everyone bad mouths christianity until they need help smh If she doesn't want to be respectful and attend bible class then she can look help somewhere else. Churches have rules and if people don't like them then they can seek other organizations.

[@Wolit51]

@@winning3329 Congratulations on your total lack of compassion. You are effectively an atheist, since you obviously don't follow the teachings of Jesus.

[@catherineblair550]

@@winning3329 There are a lot of Christain shelters that don't force religion because they receive a lot of state and county funding from taxes and are connected to taxpayer-funded programs such as HUD and rapid rehousing. The one in my county offers religion but it's purely optional. The ones that force religion are funded by church funds and those have minimal resources. BTW your name indicates you are a Christain yourself..

[@jackwilson8051]

You are a very sick person. Why should she be forced to attend bible class if she is not a Christian?

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)////

[@BeaIEngio]

She'll be better off ultimately without dilluisuons and fairy tales and false kindness.

[@cheri238]

May we all listen and learn from this lady's story. No matter what ones religious beliefs are or none may we learn what love is not. Love and compassion with the understanding of our hearts for this crises in our country. Thank you for allowing all of us to hear this voice once again. A woman who needs help. "The Good Samaritan" story is the story in the Bible if one is Christian. ❤🙏 What a beautiful lady speaking from her heart. I hear your pain as you speak with dignity, and please never give up.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)//

[@reaganwiles_art]

There is a shelter in Boone North Carolina and if a person can establish residency in the county it's in or one of the counties surrounding it then there is a lot of help there and few of the Hoops you would have to jump through at a religious place

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)

[@reaganwiles_art]

@@dirkhartman9572 bullshit

[@thesoulledcollective]

I had that happen to me where I nearly got kicked out for burning sage and palo santo sticks and basically for my spiritual beliefs while folks smoke crack and meth and cigarette cancer sticks. This is why I stay in my van. Services and shelters are not as plentiful or as helpful as folks claim.

[@glendirienzo1365]

Sounds like a discrimination lawsuit to me.

[@chasx7062]

America Land of the Free (to suffer) and the Brave to die alone

[@stephenbcernansky2812]

Whatever Christian agency this is does not exemplify the heart of Christ. He never forces himself on anyone. He commands that we love our neighbor. This is for the believer and non-believer. Not every person who claims to be Christian is. There are a lot of wolves in sheep's clothing. This is set up by Satan to discourage people away from Christians. I'm sorry her heart isn't receptive to Jesus, but I hope one day it will be.

[@shekharmoona544]

How has her SSI not kicked in? What did the doctor write in his diagnosis and QoL?

[@aviatortrevor]

You need to start like a Venmo for each of these people

[@targetedtruthfinder]

Very few churches really care about people! What they do care about is money! Everyday a large church tried to recruit me and others while they walked right passed the homeless in the park to get to my complex! While not all churches are this way, it leaves a lot too think about if you believe and follow the Bible 😢

[@GodlyEddy]

Not sure if that's true to be honest, unless you've had many experiences with different churches, you cant just generalize and say "very few" churches care about people. I know our church is pretty small and is around low income neighborhoods, yet we went on homeless outreach for prayers, handing out bibles, and food and water. Though I would agree that certain churches have different choices and priorities. So in that case, it creates a bad image in general, but you cannot say "few" churches care about people, that's a bit ridiculous.

[@ValerieJean757]

I think most "churches" only care about money because they are not genuine believers. They do not truly trust in and obey Jesus. They do not read their Bible or barely read it.

[@dirkhartman9572]

REPENT before the KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND

[@targetedtruthfinder]

@@GodlyEddy Oh yes,I can because I am a Targeted Individual added to a terriost watchlist for standing up against abuse and telling the truth and that watchlist is given to all Major Churches, LEO Agencies and Banks, Stores Corps etc. I have not been welcome in any church for years! GOD see how we outcast are treated! But then again, I will not be worried for they hated me before you so they will hate you too because you are not of this world!

[@Venice666]

I lied about my religious beliefs and I’m in a one bed room shelter 😊thank you Jesus Christ 🙏🙏🙏Always praying 🙏🙏🙏

[@winning3329]

Lying with come back on you 4 times over

[@dirkhartman9572]

Jesus doesn’t only reference hell, he describes it in great detail. He says it is a place of eternal torment (Luke 16:23), of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), where the worm does not die (Mark 9:48), where people will gnash their teeth in anguish and regret (Matt. 13:42), and from which there is no return, even to warn loved ones (Luke 16:19-31)////

[@tomcatt998]

Sounds like a real loving "religion" that would damn anyone to eternal hell & torment

[@mysteriousstranger6834]

You can't fool god or your true intentions. What happened is that you converted

[@tmusa2002]

Good for you. Desperate times call for desperate measures. 👍

[@vichellemixon3003]

Sending you love. I wish more people were aware and willing to do what it would take to change this situation. You matter. I see you. I will hold you high in my heart with hope your situation improves.