OT. The futures Bright, the Futures Brexit!!!

[Geoff Parkstone]

which fades into insignificance when compared to the Mormon Church with about 70 billion, and the Catholic churches which must be well over 100 billion

But these are still chicken feed compared to the market capitalisation of the big global corporations

Whilst not an apologist for Islam, the concept of zakat must have broad appeal to those of a left leaning persuasion

[AdiSalisbury]

Yep...okay...long day, should have chosen my words more carefully.

To my way of thinking...Jesus Christ may, to me, be a heroic role model and I know there are some wonderful individuals who subscribe to various religions.

Unfortunately, again imo, I feel the damage that has been done by religion - either as a means of social control or an endless source of conflict - outweighs the good.

Suppose, when it comes to religion, I’m in the same place as you and GP are with Brexit...a tad undecided.
Sure JC would have favoured Remain though.

His dad was experienced in global ethnic cleansing, demonising snakes, hating homo***uality, and inciting eternal horrific turmoil for anyone believing otherwise... so probably a remainer yes.

[ramAnag]

If all of the organised religions were to liquidise all of their assets they could eradicate hunger, homelessness and poverty in one fell swoop. They aren't going to though.

Fair point...maybe take that one up with Andy.

[Geoff Parkstone]

........ and what his Dad did to frogs must make it unlikely that the would tolerate an economic union with the French, so definitely a Brexiteer

[mistaram]

which fades into insignificance when compared to the Mormon Church with about 70 billion, and the Catholic churches which must be well over 100 billion

But these are still chicken feed compared to the market capitalisation of the big global corporations

Whilst not an apologist for Islam, the concept of zakat must have broad appeal to those of a left leaning persuasion

The difference is in 95% of Muslim countries is voluntary and the goes to the poor and the needy . The few countries were it is compulsory it's 2.5% of your total wealth

[MadAmster]

The difference is in 95% of Muslim countries is voluntary and the goes to the poor and the needy . The few countries were it is compulsory it's 2.5% of your total wealth

What is voluntary and what goes to the poor and needy and what is compulsory?

[Andy_Faber]

Sure JC would have favoured Remain though.

I've gone the extra mile and asked the local vic! Nice bloke, likes Rush, rides a big bike, likes his pop. He's having a think (which I find a bit strange, why can't he just ask God?)

[AdiSalisbury]

I've gone the extra mile and asked the local vic! Nice bloke, likes Rush, rides a big bike, likes his pop. He's having a think (which I find a bit strange, why can't he just ask God?)

Probably busy setting his bush on fire

[Geoff Parkstone]

What is voluntary and what goes to the poor and needy and what is compulsory?

The zakat (like a tythe but not paid to the church!)

[ramAnag]

I've gone the extra mile and asked the local vic! Nice bloke, likes Rush, rides a big bike, likes his pop. He's having a think (which I find a bit strange, why can't he just ask God?)

Blimey Andy...it was only a joke. I think his reaction to MA’s point (5495) would be more illuminating.

Can’t be that nice if he likes Rush...done Derby untold harm that bloke...allegedly.

Is the concept of Zakat so very different from any other form of giving to charity and is it unique amongst religions?
Sure I worked with a bloke once who was involved with one form of Christianity or other which suggested we should all aim to give away at least 5% of our earnings to charity.