Joseph, very relevant story - I see the Busch School lectures helped you in your thinking, although you have thinking down pretty well. I personally believe this was a pure evil play. Location of the company, some of the stories surrounding management, the blatant disregard for structure and financial control - all of this contributed to a decision for evil. This is my opinion. On the other hand you are right to question philanthropic endeavors - it all comes down to the "why" preceding the gift. often times the "why" centers around this world which would never be burdened by faith. But there are many that give to give, the "why" is Christ. People like that exist. Always enjoy your thought-provoking and well-written work.
Thanks for the input, Professor Bottegal. I agree with you that it was evil per se, but my short analysis was centered around how these billionaires abuse philanthropy to, not only gain more power, but to shield whatever evils they are practicing. Perhaps I will enter into the philanthropy problem further in my next article...
Joseph, very relevant story - I see the Busch School lectures helped you in your thinking, although you have thinking down pretty well. I personally believe this was a pure evil play. Location of the company, some of the stories surrounding management, the blatant disregard for structure and financial control - all of this contributed to a decision for evil. This is my opinion. On the other hand you are right to question philanthropic endeavors - it all comes down to the "why" preceding the gift. often times the "why" centers around this world which would never be burdened by faith. But there are many that give to give, the "why" is Christ. People like that exist. Always enjoy your thought-provoking and well-written work.
Thanks for the input, Professor Bottegal. I agree with you that it was evil per se, but my short analysis was centered around how these billionaires abuse philanthropy to, not only gain more power, but to shield whatever evils they are practicing. Perhaps I will enter into the philanthropy problem further in my next article...