Muslims try to steal Christmas

Originally posted by josephw
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."

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.

Originally posted by sonhouse
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.

Hey, older dude, the title is misleading. The study was about children.

"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 josephw
Is that so? Then why is the need for charity still so high if "sane humans are as giving as anyone else"?

No "sane" person believes they can "buy their way to heaven".

Your post is unsubstantiated and without merit.

I understand that the truth can hurt. Deal with it.

Originally posted by apathist
I understand that the truth can hurt. Deal with it.

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.

Originally posted by josephw

I seriously doubt we'll ever know who gives the most because the true numbers are hid in anonymity.

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And yet you hijack the thread with your "I have read" factoid that atheists give less!

Originally posted by josephw
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.

Josephw,

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

Originally posted by wolfgang59
And yet you hijack the thread with your "I have read" factoid that atheists give less!

Hijack? That's stupid.

Originally posted by josephw
Hijack? That's stupid.

Why did you do it then if you knew it was stupid? 🙄

Originally posted by wolfgang59
Why did you do it then if you knew it was stupid? 🙄

Weasel around with the words until you've twisted the intent of others posts just like FMF.

That's hijacking, and stupid.

Originally posted by josephw
Weasel around with the words until you've twisted the intent of others posts just like FMF.

That's hijacking, and stupid.

Are you clambering again?
Be careful you don't fall.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
Are you clambering again?
Be careful you don't fall.

When I'm not clambering I'm clamoring, and fall, then get back up again.

One day I'll get up and never fall again.

Originally posted by josephw
When I'm not clambering I'm clamoring, and fall, then get back up again.

One day I'll get up and never fall again.

Or vice versa.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
Or vice versa.

wolfie,

It could all be over in a second, we never know when that day is coming.

-VR

Originally posted by Seitse
It's ok. We'll steal their wives and children in retaliation.

Be aware, though, of "women" in burqas - they may turn to be hairy men!
As in this Serbian movie:::
YouTube

Originally posted by vandervelde
Be aware, though, of "women" in burqas - they may turn to be hairy men!
As in this Serbian movie:::
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Oh, You are talking about cross-dressers!

-VR