Quote by John Boyle O'Reilly

The organized charity, scrimped and iced, in the name of a cautious, statistical Christ.

The organized charity, scrimped and iced, in the name of a c

Summary

This quote criticizes organized charity that operates with a mindset based on caution and statistics rather than genuine compassion. The phrase "scrimped and iced" suggests that it is overly concerned with detail-oriented planning and saving, rather than engaging in generous and selfless acts of helping others. The reference to a "cautious, statistical Christ" indicates that even religious figures can be used as justifications for these impersonal approaches to charity, instead of embodying the true spirit of love and empathy.

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By John Boyle O'Reilly

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