OT (waaaayyyyyyyyy off-topic) [was Re: How can I catch misnamed variables?]
Ethan Furman
ethan at stoneleaf.us
Fri Feb 10 16:56:38 EST 2012
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~
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