tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post2531003473957333640..comments2023-10-24T04:29:23.693-06:00Comments on Atheist Ethicist: Heartless AtheistsAlonzo Fyfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05687777216426347054noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post-60811802714947189582008-04-24T09:48:00.000-06:002008-04-24T09:48:00.000-06:00Why does anyone need a belief in a God to compel t...Why does anyone need a belief in a God to compel them to be charitable in any way? <BR/><BR/>What about being charitable simply because it's nice? Or because it's good? Or (if you're a utilitarian) because someday it may help you out?<BR/><BR/>I agree that there are many forms of unspoken charity -- look at grade school education in public schools: Those teachers are WAY underpaid for what they do. Or people who work the crappy jobs so that you and I can enjoy the things we enjoy.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02907462646559254985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post-57417297444303128302008-04-24T07:56:00.000-06:002008-04-24T07:56:00.000-06:00Excellent post. While this is merely my opinion, I...Excellent post. While this is merely my opinion, I also think that in a more secular society, the need for charity is lesser than in a religious one.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310794406555678776noreply@blogger.com