1860 Chalk Creek Rd
Coalville, Utah, 84017
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Phone: (435) 336-4302
info@churchindividualresponsibility.org
Charity is an authentic, high value, benevolent act of good will among human beings
CHARITY
We believe that human life is the source of all values, and as such, is a common bond between living beings. Since human beings are potentially able to achieve the same virtues as our own, the existence and continuance of human life is of significant value to us.
We believe that charity is an authentic, high value, benevolent act of good will among human beings; that charity is good, is useful as an aid...and if given in proper context, i.e., voluntarily and based upon the proper values; is beneficial.
We believe that the method of giving charity and the degree of charity given should be determined by the scale of one’s personal values. There are many measurements and methods of giving and receiving charity. We believe the more intimate and closer relationships are the more a person will choose to give charity. When dealing with strangers in an emergency it is on the basis of generalized good will and respect for the value of human life that one chooses to help. In cases of illness and poverty with strangers or neighbors we consider it proper to offer help as an act of good will -- not duty.
We believe that the moral philosophy of "The greatest good for the greatest number" is destructive -- not charitable. This false moral concept is the reflection of;
some who support this moral standard believe they have the ability and foresight to determine what is good for others and some who support this moral standard have a need to exercise power over and control others. This standard of morality attracts dependent people and re-enforces their need to have others satisfy their needs and desires and ... it retards the development of self-esteem. Self-esteem can only be improved by independent actions taken by individuals and those who propagate the destructive moral standard of "The greatest good for the greatest number" impede and discourage others from taking independent actions that are necessary to improve their self-esteem.
We believe that happy individuals are rational, productive and independent and that people who cause others to be dependent destroy these virtues and thus are not performing charitable acts.
We believe the most charitable act that can be performed in a society is to leave other human beings free to achieve, to gain, to earn and to keep values. If one values human life, one cannot value its destroyers. If one values self-esteem then one rejects actions that impede its development.
We believe every individual is responsible for one’s own welfare, i.e., good fortune, happiness, well-being and prosperity. However, we believe one of the choice benefits the church can offer to worthy members -- is a program where members can contribute and pool their wealth in a cooperative insurance plan. We believe there is strength in organization. The Church discourages public welfare. We believe there are many benefits that can be derived from a church welfare program and believe in operating an internal support system.
