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MsUnderstood Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-25-04 04:13 PM
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3. Why use religion to be nice?
I fully agree with the Jehovah Witness Religion on this idea: Religion should not be used as an excuse to be good. People should just be good.

For example, why do donations to charity go up around Christmas? The cynic in my says it is tax deduction time, but really it is because people are guilted by religion to feel generous.

The same charities that need your help in Feb get nothing.

Why should you only give gifts to your loved ones on their birthday. Everyday should be spend grateful that you have these people in your life and if you must show monetary compensation, don't wait til the holiday.

I understand your message, just think you are riding the wrong horse to deliver it.
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  -LENT ,What Will You Be Giving? The Democratic Kid  Feb-25-04 03:57 PM   #0 
  - I'm not Catholic  MsUnderstood   Feb-25-04 03:58 PM   #1 
  - You Don't Have To Be  The Democratic Kid   Feb-25-04 04:05 PM   #2 
     - Why use religion to be nice?  MsUnderstood   Feb-25-04 04:13 PM   #3 
     - Hope  The Democratic Kid   Feb-25-04 04:24 PM   #6 
     - You don't even have to be Catholic to observe Lent....  WannaJumpMyScooter   Feb-25-04 04:19 PM   #4 
  - .....  Fixated   Feb-25-04 04:21 PM   #5 
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