Ben Finney wrote (from signature): > “It's a terrible paradox that most charities are driven by religious > belief. . . . if you think altruism without Jesus is not altruism, > then you're a dick.” —Tim Minchin, 2010-11-28
1) Why is it paradoxical? If anything it's a sad commentary on those who don't ascribe to a religion, as it would appear that they care less for their society.
2) altruism: unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others... no mention of religion of any kind, or Jesus in particular.
Altruistic-yet-paradoxically-religious-ly yours, ~Ethan~ -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
