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Contrary Virtue: Charity

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Biblical Character

The Resume

    Counter to Greed
    Also known as Liberality (caritas)
    Biblical references include Acts 20:35, II Timothy 3:16, Romans 13:1 and Matthew 5:42–48

Why Contrary Virtue: Charity might be annoying:

    ‘Charity begins at home.’ Especially if the doorbell rings.
    Pro sports leagues tend to act like charity outfits.
    Sharing half-eaten candy (yes, Neleh Dennis, I’m talking to you) is disgusting.
    World Vision International, a charitable organization, sued Worldvision Enterprises, a television program distribution company, over usage of the term.
    Can you say, ‘bailout’?
    Two final words: Celebrity Apprentice (well, actually a third: Omarosa).

Why Contrary Virtue: Charity might not be annoying:

    It completes the theological triangle of which faith and hope are also part.
    In many respects, it relates well to Kindness.
    Celebrities from the B-list down will often appear on Family Feud, playing for their favorite charities.
    There are legitimate (nonprofit!) charities that will not try to rip you off.
    The Charities Act of 2006 indicated 12 specific purposes and a 13th all-encompassing purpose.
    World Vision survived, while Worldvision ended up in the hands of other companies.

Credit: Cool It All Right?


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Year In Review:

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    In 2023, Out of 5240 Votes: 34.48% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5189 Votes: 23.24% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 107 Votes: 49.53% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 106 Votes: 43.40% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 91 Votes: 50.55% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 101 Votes: 49.50% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 127 Votes: 44.88% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 41.38% Annoying