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Ben Finney wrote (from signature):
 > “It's a terrible paradox that most charities are driven by religious
 > belief. . . . if you think altruism without Jesus is not altruism,
 > then you're a dick.” —Tim Minchin, 2010-11-28

1) Why is it paradoxical?  If anything it's a sad commentary on those 
who don't ascribe to a religion, as it would appear that they care less 
for their society.

2) altruism: unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of 
others... no mention of religion of any kind, or Jesus in particular.

Altruistic-yet-paradoxically-religious-ly yours,
~Ethan~

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How can I catch misnamed variables? John Gordon <gordon@panix.com> - 2012-02-10 21:06 +0000
  Re: How can I catch misnamed variables? Arnaud Delobelle <arnodel@gmail.com> - 2012-02-10 21:17 +0000
  Re: How can I catch misnamed variables? Kev Dwyer <kevin.p.dwyer@gmail.com> - 2012-02-10 21:22 +0000
  Re: How can I catch misnamed variables? Ben Finney <ben+python@benfinney.id.au> - 2012-02-11 08:26 +1100
    OT (waaaayyyyyyyyy off-topic) [was Re: How can I catch misnamed variables?] Ethan Furman <ethan@stoneleaf.us> - 2012-02-10 13:56 -0800
      Re: OT (waaaayyyyyyyyy off-topic) Ben Finney <ben+python@benfinney.id.au> - 2012-02-11 09:45 +1100
  Re: How can I catch misnamed variables? Christian Heimes <lists@cheimes.de> - 2012-02-11 00:21 +0100

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