Is Philanthropy the Answer?

by hamilcarr 1 Replies latest jw friends

  • hamilcarr
    hamilcarr

    What do you think? Of course not, and you can find the scriptural reasons in the Awake issue of May 2008.

    What does your religion teach about philanthropy? To most non-believers it is the only answer to human suffering which makes a huge difference as far as morality is concerned...

    In order to avoid misconceptions about the term 'philanthropy', I quote some definitions:

    From the Greek word for “love of mankind”. Altruistic concern for human beings, especially as manifested by donations of money, property or work to needy persons or institutions advancing human welfare.
    hafoundation.org/about/glossary/index.html

    Philanthropy is defined in different ways. The origin of the word philanthropy is Greek and means love for mankind. Today, philanthropy includes the concept of voluntary giving by an individual or group to promote the common good. ...
    www.mscf.org/DonorResources/DR_Glossary.html

    Active effort to promote human welfare.
    www.uttyler.edu/greeklife/terms.html

    The practice of charitable giving; the Greek origin means "love of mankind"
    www.wlfoundation.org/press-kit.asp

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Greetings and a belated welcome, hamilcarr!

    This has been a way of life for many of us - with or without the WTB&TS. I'm all for it!

    Thanks for the topic and supporting links.

    CoCo

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