richardhutnik on 27 August 2011
sapphi_snake said:
Do any religions demand that? |
Some interpret things as that. Go look up tithing for example. Some promise individuals will be blessed if they tithe, and also say it is against God's will not to. I actually have seen setting aside X% of income for charitable work, in certain financial planning programs. T Harv Eker, who is of a Buddhist background, says 5-10% for charity out of one's budget (after taxes). You also then have Robert Kiyosaki in his Cashflow Game that has people get blessed if they give away 10% of their income. There is good solid principle in budgeting to say you give X% to causes beyond oneself. One can't expect that you will suddenly have the government be the end all and be all for solving every problem people face.
