Kevin Nye is a writer and advocate for the unhoused living in Minneapolis. His first book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness, was released in August 2022.
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Criminalizing Homelessness Isn't Just Ineffective, It's Unchristlike
Romans 13:1, much to my chagrin, reads, “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.”
I’ve been on the receiving end of a pointed quotation of this passage more than once; usually when I’ve questioned the governance of a particular leader or advocated for someone who has broken a law. But all too often, these words seem to vanish from my critics’ memories when their preferred leader is out of power. The Bible is decidedly nuanced in its opinions on this matter.
Too Many Christians Are Fighting Homelessness the Wrong Way
Image of a sign in the shape of a cross that reads, “Union Gospel Mission / Come to me, all who are weary... I will give you rest.” Credit: USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect
What’s the most important intervention to assist someone who is experiencing homelessness?
If you said “housing,” then you’d be aligned with the overwhelming consensus of experts. Those who research and study homelessness, people leading nonprofits, service providers, and most importantly, people who have themselves experienced homelessness believe that housing is the bedrock that allows people to rebuild their lives. This approach is called “housing first” because of its emphasis on the following philosophy: Begin with a stable, permanent place to live and then surround people with services. This approach is what helps people resolve their homelessness for good.
Woe to You, Los Angeles
When the Super Bowl comes to town, unhoused folks get kicked out; Jesus has some words.
A detailed view of the Super Bowl LVI logo on the field at SoFi Stadium. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
When it was announced that Super Bowl LVI would be held in Los Angeles, advocates for the unhoused in the city knew what would come next. We’ve seen it year in and year out.