[pct-l] Question for fundraisers/charity hikers

[Tortoise73 at charter.net (Tortoise)]

While Christianity encourages generosity to others less fortunate; 
serving others is wide spread through many cultures and does not depend 
on Christianity or even religious belief.

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Tortoise

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Joseph Niemiec wrote:
> I hate this phrase, and it is over-used on the trail, but, this case is 
> truely a hike your own hike (HYOH) case.
> 
> If you want to hike for charity- do it.  If you don't want to hike for 
> chairty - do it.  There is nothing you have to do and if you do nothing 
> that is ok too...
> 
> If you can figure out how to hike and give money to a cause you believe 
> in - good work.  If you hke for yourself, good work...
> 
> I think, for many, sacrifice is a value - I believe this stems from a 
> Christian belief that says Jesus scarificed for humans so if you 
> scarifice you are a good person.  I don't know how much I believe in 
> certain aspects of religion but, for some, scarificing for charity, in 
> the form of a charity hike, feels good to them.  That's good enough 
> reason for me to say - go for it. You aren't hiking for other people's 
> reasons.. Period.
> 
> Amen,
> 
> Mouse