I have often thought about the merits of giving charity to the poor and needy etc. Not so much in how does the charity benefit them but rather the act of giving charity on the part of the fortunate who have charity to give.

My view is that most of us give charity because we are too lazy to make a real, lasting effort and difference. You see, its very easy to write out a cheque or deposit money into some account and then wipe your hands of the matter based on the justification that you’ have done something for those poor and needy out there.

Its complete bullshit!

I agree and concede that is better that (maybe) that they receive something rather than nothing but lets be honest with ourselves…who of us is willing to actually go do some real charity work with individuals in the townships or in Africa somewhere? Yeah I thought so.

Now I don’t think we should be too hard on ourselves for this either. I mean, first port of call is to actually give a shit about the needy and of course, if you don’t give a shit, then i guess, you have nothing to feel guilty about, right?

I personally feel very little for human causes as I have the somewhat hard-ass view that they can help themselves. For me, it’s all about the animals but even saying that, I know I am guilty of just making a bank deposit and not actually gettting involved on the ground. I know others who have been far more giving of their time despite their busy schedules so I am not going to use that excuse.

Live and learn I guess!

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