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That's a valid question.  If this data includes money given to churches, it invalidates the argument.  Who would consider membership dues, even if voluntary, charity?  It would be nice if the wiki clarified.  It's also curious that the wiki considers only monetary donations as charity.  I am currently too poor to give any of my money away, but I did just finish serving a year in the AmeriCorps.  However, this wiki, as is, would not consider that charity.

That's a valid question.  If this data includes money given to churches, it invalidates the argument.  Who would consider membership dues, even if voluntary, charity?  It would be nice if the wiki clarified.  It's also curious that the wiki considers only monetary donations as charity.  I am currently too poor to give any of my money away, but I did just finish serving a year in the AmeriCorps.  However, this wiki, as is, would not consider that charity.

But the money that goes to churches goes to help the needy, while many charities, even non-profits, take most of the donations and use them for their own operating costs. So not only are Christians more giving, but their donations are used more effectively.--[[User:FredCorps|FredCorps]] 10:38, 8 April 2009 (EDT)

:But the money that goes to churches goes to help the needy, while many charities, even non-profits, take most of the donations and use them for their own operating costs. So not only are Christians more giving, but their donations are used more effectively.--[[User:FredCorps|FredCorps]] 10:38, 8 April 2009 (EDT)