Right, that's what taxes are for.
That would mean rich donors end up “lending” money to the government for “no interest”. I’m sure in return they would receive zero favors or benefits of any kind.
That can happen under just about any system.
The thing that gets people up in arms is that you can't see the shape of tree nearly as easily* as you can see the height of the ladders, so the "equality" solution may just look like giving an advantage to your favorite group.
*Yes, we have ways to see the shape of the tree, but that's through studies and trusting experts, whereas you can see the height of the ladders plainly.
It's still meaningful because it is helping people, but it's probably not going to count in your favor spiritually. Unless you're supporting getting the system set up or keeping it in place I guess.
I think the idea is that you give loans to the needy, and do so out of generosity, hoping to get your money back but not relying on it. It's one of those things where the law does not work without the spirit.
Maybe try researching church finances instead of going by the assumption that they're greedy because they're asking for money and look like your enemy.
EDIT: Sorry, I forgot it's a not-good to ask someone to do research without demonstrating my own. Unfortunately, I have other things I should be doing than research right now.
Free time is free time, it's okay - and in many cases good - to spend it resting.
You're not using a command line web browser? I wouldn't either.
I guess next time I'm bothered by my shirt being wet, I should be grapeful it wasn't grate juice.
*Clocks out one minute early.*
I would much rather have the NSFW tag be for what it says instead of a general "some people might not want to see this." I don't want to click something thinking it's the latter and get the former. A spoiler tag may be more appropriate if we have those.
Also, this is literally just a meme about bug bites and a vampire bite. The vampire in question being Count von Count from Sesame Street.