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Old 04-03-13, 06:17 PM   #88
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Originally Posted by Betonov View Post
Red cross ??
That's a possiblity but I wonder if the Red Cross could handle the extra work load. I also wonder if people would donate the same amount they give to religious charities.

Guilt and fear of damnation can be powerful motivators and priests are very good at putting the arm on their parishioners. I can't see the RC or other secular charity having the same coercive power.
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