Originally posted by josephwYou should read my link, it shows a chart where atheists give almost as much as religious but the non religious sector gives more than either. So religious sects are in a minority in charitable giving.
You should try reading your own link before you post it.
According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, "Among Americans who claim a religious affiliation, the study said, 65 percent give to charity. Among those who do not identify a religious creed, 56 percent make charitable gifts."
Originally posted by sonhouseHey, older dude, the title is misleading. The study was about children.
You should read my link, it shows a chart where atheists give almost as much as religious but the non religious sector gives more than either. So religious sects are in a minority in charitable giving.
"Scientists tested the generosity of children of different faiths, and found that religious children aren't necessarily the most altruistic."
I don't find in the article what you're asserting.
Originally posted by apathistThe truth can hurt, but your opinion doesn't.
I understand that the truth can hurt. Deal with it.
It's commendable when people give to the needy, but this argument about who gives more isn't helping the needy. I seriously doubt we'll ever know who gives the most because the true numbers are hid in anonymity.
With enough effort I suppose one could learn the truth, but that would require some time researching all the statistics compiled during the past century.
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Originally posted by josephwJosephw,
The truth can hurt, but your opinion doesn't.
It's commendable when people give to the needy, but this argument about who gives more isn't helping the needy. I seriously doubt we'll ever know who gives the most because the true numbers are hid in anonymity.
With enough effort I suppose one could learn the truth, but that would require some time researching all the statistics compiled during the past century.
It is not the amount given, but that one gives at all that really matters. There are those who could give, and just don't give.
-VR
