Charity is a two edged thing. It can ruin and create a sort of genocidal system with the victims being all philanthropy failed to reach. And it can transform both givers and receivers. But if Jesus is to be given any credibility, charity should be anonymous. The monumentalism and show of charity is standard in history and culture. And I suppose it always will be. But in the value system that is said to trump the way we do things, anonymity reigns.
9/7/11
If I was rich I wouldn't sign the Buffett pledge either
Steve Jobs' 'curious' lack of public philanthropy - The Week:
Charity is a two edged thing. It can ruin and create a sort of genocidal system with the victims being all philanthropy failed to reach. And it can transform both givers and receivers. But if Jesus is to be given any credibility, charity should be anonymous. The monumentalism and show of charity is standard in history and culture. And I suppose it always will be. But in the value system that is said to trump the way we do things, anonymity reigns.
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Charity is a two edged thing. It can ruin and create a sort of genocidal system with the victims being all philanthropy failed to reach. And it can transform both givers and receivers. But if Jesus is to be given any credibility, charity should be anonymous. The monumentalism and show of charity is standard in history and culture. And I suppose it always will be. But in the value system that is said to trump the way we do things, anonymity reigns.
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