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Old 11-08-2016, 02:46 PM   #5006
ISiddiqui
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Originally Posted by AENeuman View Post
Is all charitable giving the same? If the act giving directly benefits my afterlife and my standing with the community and my taxes, and only indirectly helps others, is it still charity?

All charitable giving helps your taxes and probably your standing with the community.

I don't know of any faith where how much your give to the religious institutions affects your salvation.
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