A survey carried out across the U.S. between 2004 and 2006 showed that frequent church- or synagogue-goers are more likely to give money to charity.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
You are more committed to things that you give money to - whether it is a church or a politician.
People who put money in the church basket and people who go to church and pay the pastor: that isn't real philanthropy; that's just like you belong to a country club. You pay your dues to belong to that church, so you pay your tithing or whatever it is.
If you're an enthusiast and you love the world like I do, it comes naturally. But I think charity must become more fun to give, more interactive and imaginative.
Most philanthropists would still rather donate to elite schools, concert halls or religious groups than help the poor or sick.
I think people often come to the synagogue, mosque, the church looking for God, and what we give them is religion.
Charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope.
Regular church-goers are substantially more likely than non-attenders to read, to take newspapers and magazines, to listen to classical music, to attend symphony concerts, operas, and stage plays.
Much corporate giving is charitable in nature rather than philanthropic.
Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity.
The fact that 35 percent of all American giving went to religious organizations in 2010 reflects how closely bound many of us are with our place of worship.
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