青涩直播

Skip to main content

Publications

American Christians and Poverty Myths

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Image
cover for Mark Mulder's book "American Christians and Poverty Myths"

As a sociologist, Mark T. Mulder argues that evangelicals too often misunderstand the fundamental causes of poverty. Many believe that the way out of poverty is for people to behave differently. However, such understanding fails to acknowledge the structural impediments that haunt millions. Yet, progressive Christians, who tend to recognize such structural factors, often implement similar responses as evangelicals. Either way, Mulder argues that many Christians hamper their attempts to foster justice as part of a Christian response to poverty.