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To: Raymann

The Altruist is one who believes in salvation by works. His good works are not intended to benefit others, but rather, to purchase his own salvation.


7 posted on 06/22/2007 1:07:34 PM PDT by Redcloak (The 2nd Amendment isn't about sporting goods.)
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To: Redcloak

Being generous is inborn; being altruistic is a learned perversity.
No resemblance.

LAZARUS LONG


45 posted on 06/23/2007 12:20:40 AM PDT by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto)
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To: Redcloak

Irrational egoism?


64 posted on 06/30/2007 5:04:14 PM PDT by beavus (People are rational in the mundane. Irrationality is left for what matters most.)
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