Are you a humanist?
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Mendalla
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How does that make you a humanist? It makes you a philanthropist but not necessarily a humanist. Humanism teaches that humans are what matters and values come from our own reason and personal connections. A person could give that $98M away and still not be a humanist, e.g. a traditional Christian who gives it away for religious reasons.
And does putting the money into a trust with a foundation to manage it and decide where grants are given count as giving it away?
And does putting the money into a trust with a foundation to manage it and decide where grants are given count as giving it away?
Seeker-Smith
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Having worked for charities for a profession for over 20 years (quit in 1997) let me tell you. Look very carefully before giving them your money. I'm not saving they are all bad. Do your homework. Ask about admin costs, fundraising costs, advertising cost and assets.
zappaDPJ
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I agree. I took over the chair (unpaid) of a failing charitable organisation only to discover that the level of corruption inherent within the organisation was equal to the charity's failings.
I consider myself a humanist and I don't mind donating time to a charity if I believe they are operating within the terms of their charter but many don't and I would never donate money.
That's not the question, let's assume that the $98 million would directly benefit the needy...
This is a good point, Christian charity can be seen as something ultimately selfish since it responds to a precept and not necessarily to values.
I still note that only 1 member in 8 would be ready to give 98% of their winnings... And it's not me, I voted that I should think about it.
CedricV
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So will the people who cash in the donations yet only give half or less to the charity.You will perish in hell!!
Mendalla
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Which is why putting the money in trust with a foundation to manage it would be my plan, if I did it at all. Trying to do all that research for that amount of donations would be enough to convince me not to bother.
So some justify not giving the money by the fact that they do not trust NGOs. It's comfortable to have a clear conscience... no one said he would make his own charitable foundation. 9 out of 11 voters don't want to give or even think about it... they will prefer to die millionaires...
The only one I wish to win $100 million is the one who voted Yes.
The only one I wish to win $100 million is the one who voted Yes.
Digital Doctor
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95 / 5 sure
mjda
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Without knowing what any of us would do with the money and just because we wouldn't donate it to a charity? You realize there are a lot better ways to help people than donating money to someone else right?
CedricV
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Of course. You're right. The poll is also poorly done, there would be more choice. But nothing prevented us from explaining our choice in the thread, it was also a bit of the goal.
But the most important thing here is not to say whether you would give or not, is that you would give 98 million out of 100, there is a big difference, do you see it?
Is it decent nowadays and in the world in which we live to be rich in 100 million dollars when hundreds of millions of people live on less than 5 dollars a day? I don't want to give any lessons, I can eat for 4 while a few houses from my house some can skip a meal.
Davyc
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This is why I would choose to be a 'Secret Millionaire'. If any of you have seen the TV show of the same name, you will know that going undercover allows you to see first hand how a charity works, and it's more about the smaller charities that get little or no recognition or support; and it's also about individuals giving them an opportunity to live their dream. So, I would be very judicious as to where I would place the money, and also choose wisely as to which charities I would become a mentor and benefactor. It's about paying it forward and sharing in good fortune 
mjda
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What if someone had $90 million dollars? What about $50 million? What about $10,000, or just $1,000? Where do you draw the line that determines whether someone is "decent" or not because of how much money they have and how little someone else has?
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