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> If you are serious about charity then don't preach. Even if being charitable is part of acting out your own faith, separate the two. I don't really follow. I
by dvt 10y ago
> If you are serious about charity then don't preach. Even if being charitable is part of acting out your own faith, separate the two.
I don't really follow. If they are being charitable because of their faith, why separate the two? It's an integral part of their identity and why they do what they do.
- alkonaut 10y ago> I don't really follow. If they are being charitable because of their faith, why separate the two? Let me rephrase it: if being a christian requires you to be a good samaritan - by all means be a good samaritan. Charity is a good thing. But if you want to come across as doing someone a favor altruistically - don't preach.
- dvt 10y agoLet me offer a thought experiment. You're moving and need some help. Some dude on the street freely offers to help you and carries much of your stuff. What a nice guy. Once all is well and done and you're moved into your new place, he turns towards you and says "hey by the way, you seem like a nice guy and I'm a part of the local chess club, we're always looking for new members -- care to hear more?" I just don't see how his invitation to join the chess club detracts from his good deed. Even if (for whatever reason) he helps people move solely to get a chance to ask them to join chess club, I still have a hard time finding fault.