Giving From the Heart
Marvin Olasky, the guru of ‘compassionate conservatism’ explains it best:
“If you were given $500 that you had to give to a poverty-fighting group of some kind--governmental, religious, community, whatever--how many of you would send it to the federal government…? [Are you kidding?] How many would send it to a state or local government? [Ugh] How many of you know of a poverty-fighting charity that would spend the $500 more effectively than the government? [That’s how America works]… If nearly all of us would choose to direct funds to groups not controlled by government, why must we collectively direct our funds to groups that are under governmental control? Why not find new ways to aid organizations with strong track records in fighting alcoholism and drug addiction, tutoring children, or motivating ex-cons to avoid further trouble?”
Compassionate Conservatism
The exact opposite of the direction in Washington under the current regime, the idea of compassionate conservatism is the straight forward concept that American social ills are best addressed by persons to whom the such work is a ‘cause’ for, not a ‘caseload’ of a government bureaucrat. Government cannot put hope in someone’s heart or give purpose to their life. Only those inspired to give of their time and money are capable of changing America. What, or who, will inspire someone to give more than asked? After their miraculous delivery from bondage, the new Israeli nation was inspired by Moses to give and give and give to the building of the new tabernacle. What inspires you to give abundantly of your time or money or both? Read More...
