Traditional Marriage a Cure for Poverty?

While many Americans who take the traditional Judeo-Christian values of America seriously have extolled the virtues of a happy marriage, economists and social scientists — many of them studying the situation from a secular point of view — are now coming to the same conclusion. These experts agree that single parenting accounts for much of modern poverty. Robert Lerman of the Urban Institute, for instance, believes that unmarried status accounts for 40 percent of the poverty in single-parent families.

Statistics show that married men tend to work harder and make more money than unmarried men. Dr. Bradford Wilcox of the National Marriage Project explains,

[Married men] work about 160 hours more compared to their similarly credentialed peers after they transition into marriage in that first year of married life. Men who get married and stay married tend to be better workers. They work harder, they work longer hours, they think more strategically, and as a consequence, they tend to earn more money.

Dr. Wilcox noted that married women also benefit: “Women who get married and stay married by the end of their lives have a lot more in the way of assets — whether it’s a home or some kind of retirement account.”

Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute agrees, adding, “The family is absolutely necessary for the market to function.… The substitutes to the family are expensive and ineffective, and taxpayers end up paying the price.”

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arjun

Sounds like an argument for same-sex marriage!
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004047180339 John Adams
  
  God will NEVER bless queer "marriage".
- Annie
  
  I think he does promote same sex marriage, maybe practice's it??You suppose that is it.?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004047180339 John Adams

True marriage, that between one man and one woman for life, is not a guarantee against poverty, however, it is certainly strong protection against it.
mallen11

Too many people today do not know or care what the Bible teaches; therefore, they do as they please and ignore God's plan for their life. As long as this continues our country will be destroyed from within.
Our mandate; "But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, to Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity." 2 Peter 3:8
- Evermyrtle
  
  That and think of the anti-GOD that is putting down everything Biblical. They do not have a clue that they will meet HIM face to face, one day.
Wesley

just more evidence to show that the Triune God knew what he was doing when he created marriage back in Genesis. that is why we need to trust that God knows best.
- Evermyrtle
  
  All of GOD'S laws, HIS commandments were made for the good of man, among these commandments was marriage, not one of the twelve but just as important. .If every person in the USA accepted these commandments there would be no end of prosperity in our nation. There would be no murders, including abortion, we would not have to worry about how we would feed our children, if we had 12+. Our economy would not be ruined.We would have a Christin leader. We would need no jails, no law except GOD'S law. Another blessing is that we get to spend all eternity with HIM.
  
  Matt 22:3636-40
  36. Master, which is the great commandment in the law/
  37. JESUS said unto him, Thou shall love the LORD THY GOD with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
  38. This is the first and great commandment;
  39. And the second is like unto it, Thou shall love your neibhbor as yourself.
  40. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
ibelieveinfreedom2

Well, gee, whodathunkit! Married couples with children do better than single parents. Wow! That couldn't be because it takes the partnership of a man and woman not only to create the children but the distinctly masculine and feminine traits of the two together to raise the children. (head smack) why didn't God think of that?
Chris P

But then there is divorce – destroying God's Holy union – they'll never be able to eat at Chick Fil A again.
- Annie
  
  Who are they, and why do you think they will boycott Chick-Fil_A?? There are many proclaiming Christianity who are divorcing. By the way, would you eat at Chick-Fil_A?
Evermyrtle

GOD'S WORD promotes traditional marriage. You can't get better than that.
mallen11

Our whole family ate at Chick-fil-A last night and had a great meal and the employees were very gracious and accommodating. We enjoyed the food and the place was packed. This one had a play area for kids and a party area for birthday parties too. We talked with one of the managers and they said their food service has gone up 20% at that store and people were coming from many miles around to show their support for marriage God's way. He said they make enough money six days a week to be able to close on Sundays so their employees can go to church if they so desire. That doesn't mean they have to but it gives them the option. No other fast food place that I know of does this. It is not easy working at a fast food resturant and the wages are low but it is a good start for young people who want to earn money. They have a good variety on their menu with some good non-fat choices. The desserts were awesome.