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Do we have a moral duty to help the needy?

Yes. If it is within our power to avoid something negative from occurring without losing something of equal
moral worth, we ought, morally, to do it.

God intended for His children to provide for one another, so it is a moral obligation for us to care for each
other. We are moral beings, made in the image of God, with purposes to achieve. Our entire existence is
built on goodness, and so must our actions.

As humans, we have a moral obligation to support others even though they are strangers, because the
assistance we provide gives impact to our own lives too. The progress of a society is not solely dependent
on the prosperity or good fortune of a single individual; it is entirely dependent on the entire population.
By recognizing that we have a moral duty to help people, we are improving the living situation for all. Thus,
affecting the progress of the society as a whole.

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Is the unequal distribution of resources in society evidence of injustice

Yes. Poverty, starvation, unemployment, lack of education, preventable diseases, contaminated water and
air, and the majority of the other injustices that plague mankind all stem from the same root cause: unequal
distribution of the world's income and resources.

Over the past decade, the disparity between the rich and the poor has widened to extremes. People with
a sufficient income, regardless of where they live, are well-fed, well-housed, and well-educated. This
apparent reality underpins the similarly obvious fact that an equitable distribution of the world's resources
is the solution to any human suffering and inequality. Equitable allocation of wealth gives fair rights to all
parts of society (rich and poor) to access these resources. It avoids the separation of population and
exploitation of wealth in the hands of a few individuals. It contributes to the constant flow of money,
ensuring that everyone gets their fair share. Narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor is a primary
step.

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