[Beetle01]

As I understand it, in the OT, those landowners who had crops were not to harvest to the edges: those edges were left to the poor, who did have to work to harvest them. Apparently, the Judaeo/Christian "god" has a providential concern for the poor (see the rich man and the poor beggar) which he or she interprets as justice. Apparently, the blessings of wealth carry with them a certain obligation to care for the less fortunate. Of course, neither party appeals to the christian god at all.

I agree, those with money should be more giving to those who are needy. Thats not my point. My point is it shouldn't be institutionalized by the Govt.