Forgive Us Our Debts

Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach writes in Third Way Cafe about debt relief:

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In the international financial system, a scenario, not too unlike the parable’s, has played itself out, as wealthy countries and international financial institutions have profited from loans made to developing countries.

Often these monies have not brought about any benefits for those living in poverty. Rather, they were pocketed by corrupt leaders or spent on the military. Now, countries are caught in the trap of paying back these loans with interest.

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