the so fallible Bible

[Fidel_Castronaut]

Um, selling everything you have and giving that money to the poor is what your religious figure teaches. I'm not under any obligation to do that (as apparently neither are Christians).

Correct. But, if you judge others for allowing suffering and do the same yourself, you're a hypocrite.

It just doesn't make sense.

'Give to the poor' is a mantra that means very little if we're talking in purely fiscal terms, here.

It's about advancement, socially, economically, politically, even culturally. It's about teaching longevity in production, and ensuring we advance to a position of a decent standard of living for all and not just a few.

All you get if you give all your money and possessions to a poor person (relative to you) is two more poor people. Yourself, who has just given up everything, and the person you've given it to, who will be unlikely to either keep it or make it last.

It doesn't make sense. Saying 'just give to the poor' is a good statement only prima facie. Beneath the service it's just a feel good statement that actually causes more harm than good when the logistics of such an action are examined at minimal depth.