The article looks at the ethical and moral implications of the 2017 President’s request, as the budget would reduce funding for several poverty-focused development-assistance accounts. Already, less than 1 percent of the U.S. federal budget goes to international development activities, including food assistance, global health programs and international disaster assistance. God has bestowed more than enough resources on humanity (Gen. 1:28-30), yet astonishing poverty remains in the midst of plenty. Published by Anabaptist World (February 29, 2016). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review