Christ fed the poor and healed the afflicted. Those were the most important of his great works on Earth, and he intended to be an example to all of us.  I think many people don't care whether the poor eat or have health care. It's one thing to say nice things to make yourself feel better, but when it comes to doing anything for the poor and afflicted, most of those same people won't do a damn thing. Republicans in Congress, especially, and they make no bones about it. They are for the rich. The rich have money to give them for doing their business. Republicans have always been the party of wealthy businessmen.