Giving out food and clothes is unethical

Monday, September 08, 2014

It has been argued by the privileged group in the society that giving to the needy is a Christian virtue and as Batswana is a sign of our botho.

They argue that our Setswana philosophy of botho compel us to give to the needy. And also our Christian values teaches us to give to those who are less privileged members of the society.

Based on those two concepts those who are privileged members of the society like to be seen handing out food and clothes and other material needs and so doing they feel great knowing that they have fulfilled their duties as “good christians” “true Africans” .

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Giving out food and clothes is unethical

It has been argued by the privileged group in the society that giving to the needy is a Christian virtue and as Batswana is a sign of our botho.

BOTSAT-1 delayed but ready to launch

Ex-boyfriend prime suspect in Maun murder

Kalafhi Medical Center celebrates seven years in business

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BGCSE Results Ushering In National Anger Week

UDC gov’t finally commits to fixing ‘rogue’ DIS

The day the floods came for me

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