Charity is a Just and Ethical Obligation

In Hebrew, the word tzedakah has the same root meaning as justice, tzedek; giving charity is not a special act of the good heart, but an obligation like any other legal obligation. It is not just that one is benevolent out of the goodness of his heart; rather, he is obligated to do so.

It is a blessed obligation as are they all. One aids the poor because poverty is an injustice. Tikkun Olam. However, one also fights injustice and oppression. The squandering of bailout money by executives who took eighteen million dollar bonuses, other abuses of the bailouts should be investigated and the offenders obligated to return the money to the bailer outers, us, the taxpayers, the new shareholders, the owners of AIG, etc. Poulson, et al, also has a lot of explaining to do, and, perhaps, money to return.

The tens of millions stolen by these robbers could be used, should be used to aid those who have lost their jobs, and are suffering. Among the suffering are many who had nothing to do with these foolish mortgages, and among those who did are people who did their best under difficult circumstances.

The tens of millions stolen from us the shareholders who include some of those threatened with home loss and worse could also be used for health care, schools, etc.

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(siirler nereden cikiyormus sayin Meclis BAskani? inekten mi? )

and i am in the EArth's Energy. i bring from the Stars and send to Stars in case EArth loves to, sometimes, at least for joy and play.

i ask from the EArth i take from my feet and send to my friends with breathing through my head. i give with my speech, touch, sound, address too.

i write, i put into words. i take to the community, for health, peace and as good news, as solutions, medicine, joy. i had, at least.

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and the gifts, inheritances, stories, verbally or in books, on EArth, amongst people, amongst each other.

Limpscomb has said "i feel so much admiration that i can do no less". "Do unto others as ye would have them do unto you".

the EArth is a lovely hospital and home. and we are in the Universe. so this is healing, satisfying, sustaining, peaceful, rich, curious, wonderous, lovely, joyful, friendly.

i am on EArth. i am here.

my body is not an object between the Mountain and the Ground. my body is light, not about shine but about weight.

i am not a Fish in the Sea. i am in the Sea. i am not a Leaf in the Air. i am in the Air. i generate the energy within my presence. i dont intake for energy.

i didnt dance. but i learned foods and to cook. i am able to walk. i may be present and anchor while i talk to.

i learned about healing, genetics, history, faith. i learned how to put into words. i learned to breath.

i learned LAughter, Doughter, Bread. i learned Space, EArth, Stars, Weight.

so what i have brought back to the Procedure that asked me to is "do not argue with women". what else, i have met the language.

is this a Course on Women? i look at my life pattern and i have passed this Course.

Cross and Sword are for the Education of Presence. i think a "recursive function" shall give the result back to the procedure that called this function.

for example, Mathew Schmalz. He is at the college of Holy Cross. He is a keeper of his brothers and sisters, at least for their honour.

Teacher, about whom are the panelists talking?

It is inarguable that an ethical or a religious person must help those who are suffering. I believe that conservatives would say this obligation is only on the individual and not the government. But I believe that if the government is to adequately represent us, it must also help the poorest.

Teacher Steinsaltz, i had asked Your help for Quran in 2008. i have read Your message and verbalizations about SAdaka Zekat and Melkizedek.

i have read the comment of SAlman Rushdie, "master and mature in solomon's wisdom", on the movie Slumdug Millionaire. i am aware of his language and dictionary.

so here may i ask to learn the difference between Satan and Natan? what is the difference between "S" and "N", of Finland and of Anadolu the Motherland?