| The Bible also says ".... the greatest among these is charity".
Not being able to eradicate all poverty is a poor excuse for doing nothing. The question of what "YOU" should give is entirely a personal one. You can make it religious if you wish to, or keep it a matter of personal morals.
Enforced charity is more contovertial. Just hating government handouts because it relates to "socialism" is silly, but there are some legitimate objections out there regarding the use of tax money to support the poor.
As with most things, the welfare system is highly abused and enables people to live an indolent lifestyle. Also as with most things there are people out there who desperately need the help and it may well be preventing us from going through the streets with meat wagons picking up the dead.
It comes down to opinion.... One, charity, is personal and you fully control. The other is political and you have to argue for your control.
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