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On average, religious people are more charitable than non-religious people, even when you discount the money they give to the church. This is a good outcome and
by challenger22 7y ago
On average, religious people are more charitable than non-religious people, even when you discount the money they give to the church. This is a good outcome and is evidence that religion is good.
- dylan604 7y agoSeeing as how most religions require a minimum 10% tithe, their followers would of course seem to be charitable. But is it really charity if it is a requirement? I’d call it a tax.
- umvi 7y ago> But is it really charity if it is a requirement? I’d call it a tax. It's not a tax. You can't get your passport revoked if you don't pay tithing. You won't go to jail for tax evasion, either. In fact, probably nothing will happen. You can continue to go to church every Sunday without paying tithing and most congregations would still welcome you with open arms. Ecclesiastical leaders might remind you that tithing requires faith and that you would receive more blessings if you paid your tithe, but as long as said leaders do not profit from said tithes, I don't see a problem with it as there is no conflict of interest.
- challenger22 7y ago>even when you discount the money they give to the church is key.