Are Religious Conservatives More Generous than Liberal Secularist?

Question

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/204/story_20419_1.html

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse University professor Arthur C. Brooks is about to become the darling of the religious right in America -- and it's making him nervous.

The child of academics, raised in a liberal household and educated in the liberal arts, Brooks has written a book that concludes religious conservatives donate far more money than secular liberals to all sorts of charitable activities, irrespective of income.

In the book, he cites extensive data analysis to demonstrate that values advocated by conservatives -- from church attendance and two-parent families to the Protestant work ethic and a distaste for government-funded social services -- make conservatives more generous than liberals.

The book, titled "Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism" (Basic Books, $26), is due for release Nov. 24.

PLEASE NOTE: This study finds that giving is INDEPENDANT of income, and there is a correlation between monetary donations and time spent serving at giving organizations.

Paul P: I was more interested in the Liberal view of this study.

Answer 1

I worked at an upscale Restaurant on the inter-coastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale. The rule which always prevailed was, "The bigger the boat, the smaller the tip." The rich are so tight they squeak, when it comes to others.

Answer 2

Interesting.

I will have to look at his statistics and how he measured things before I pass judgement. One question that pops to mind is, does he only measure "generosity" as "money donated," or does he also take volunteer time into account? And, what about religious liberals and secular conservatives? Is religious involvement, rather than political philosophy, the main variable, as most religions value charity work? Or perhaps liberals give less to charity because they believe everyone already contributes to the welfare of society through taxes.

If true, it should serve as a wake-up call to liberals (and I am one): time to put our time and money where our mouth is.

Answer 3

interesting. i'll ought to look at his information and how he measured issues earlier I bypass judgement. One question that pops to thoughts is, does he basically degree "generosity" as "funds donated," or does he additionally take volunteer time under consideration? And, what approximately religious liberals and secular conservatives? Is religious involvement, quite than political philosophy, the main significant variable, as maximum religions fee charity artwork? or possibly liberals provide much less to charity simply by fact they suspect every person already contributes to the welfare of society with the aid of taxes. If real, it is going to function a take-heed call to liberals (and that i'm one): time to place our time and funds the place our mouth is.

Answer 4

I like that. You ask the question and answer it all at once. Good for you. Well, I don't know what to tell you on that one. I'm fairly liberal, and I give to charities. I guess it doesn't surprise me all that much, although I'd like to see the numbers on this one. What exactly is far more money? Forgive me, but I don't trust statistics all that much, they're too easily distorted.

Answer 5

I'm a Democrat, left of center. you're probably right that the average religious Republican is more generous than the average secular Liberal...but that doen't mean that the average secular Republican is included in the so called "more generous" group (proportional to income)

Answer 6

Its been said before. Liberals are more content with sending their money to say, an organization which lobbies for more tax-funded government programs, whereas conservatives simply give their money to the poor when they care.

Answer 7

Mr. Brooks has stated a valid point about liberals and conservatives and I believe his answer lies in the motivation of the parties involved. Need I say more? Call me a conservative.

Answer 8

this isnt surprising. Libs dont want to pay for things. they want the rich to give money to the poor through their social programs, at a percentage cut for govt pork ofcourse. Its their duty right; this country made them rich they should help. Thats fair and compassionate for all.

Answer 9

Yes. There are several studies that show this. Libs are only generous with other people's money.

Answer 10

thats what the numbers say