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The Way Bill Gates Explained Why He Isn’t The World’s Most Generous Philanthropist Is Brilliant

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private foundation in the U.S, with the noble aims of enhancing healthcare and reducing extreme poverty around the world. The Microsoft founder has become synonymous with philanthropy, making a pledge to give away at least half of his vast fortune to global issues such as malaria and sanitation, issues that are often ignored by governments and other organizations.

When interviewed on Norwegian talk show Skavlan, Gates was asked by the host about the most irritating myth going around about him. Now, the cynic inside you might see his response as a bit of a ‘humblebrag,’ giving him a nice opportunity to mention the $100 billion he has given away to causes in his lifetime. But it also highlights the fact that there is much more the philanthropy than simply throwing money at a problem, it requires dedication, care, and generosity of spirit as well. Bill and his wife Melinda definitely seem to know this, and it sets them apart as philanthropists in the truest sense of the word! Scroll down to see his response in full below, and let us know what you think in the comments!

The Way Bill Gates Explained Why He Isn't The World's Most Generous Philanthropist Is Brilliant

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John Louis 5 years ago

Mark 12: 41- 44: Jesus points out that the woman who struggled to give a small amount of money had greater recognition in the eyes of God than rich people who gave more money but were wealthy enough to not miss the money they gave.

15points

Carmen Elena 5 years ago

I was going to comment that. Absolutely right. BG give a part of what he has (which is very remarkable too. Some rich ppl don´t give even a cent). Anonymous ppl give everything they have.

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Roger Haywood 5 years ago

One of the worlds richest Atheists has given over $100 Billion to charity. The worlds richest Televangelists have given approx $od all to charity. And the bible says: Atheists are vile and do no good. Hah.

11points

Lightning 5 years ago

Not all Televangelists are Christians. Some are genuinely there to just exploit people for money which is not what God wants to see. The fact is that the Bible commands Christians to be generous with their gifts so many do. And we don't think atheists are vile and do no good...

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ivan bolitekurac 5 years ago

I know atheists who doesn't give anything to charity,and i know believers who are donating money.Why even make this a religious or political debate?

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KT Trondsen 5 years ago

Yep, I notice this all the time. Especially in Catholic churches. The spoils of the money is used in the gaudiest of ways, everything is lavish and fine. That money was meant to help the needy, not line their robes with silk

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Roger Haywood 5 years ago

Devin Robinson. Atheist: one who doesn't believe in a god.

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Miklós Nagy 5 years ago

Bible don't say anything about atheists. The mere concept that someone doesn't believe that his fairy godfather wasn't the one who created the world was too alien concept for the guys who wrote it.

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Devin Robinson 5 years ago

The bible talks about "non-believers", not necessarily atheists. Atheism wasn't even a concept in that time period.

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Tyler Duffy 5 years ago

Damn , that's kinda cool. Most people wouldn't think of it that way. Gained a little more respect for him.

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John Louis 5 years ago

15points

Carmen Elena 5 years ago

I was going to comment that. Absolutely right. BG give a part of what he has (which is very remarkable too. Some rich ppl don´t give even a cent). Anonymous ppl give everything they have.

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Roger Haywood 5 years ago

11points

Lightning 5 years ago

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ivan bolitekurac 5 years ago

I know atheists who doesn't give anything to charity,and i know believers who are donating money.Why even make this a religious or political debate?

3points

KT Trondsen 5 years ago

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Roger Haywood 5 years ago

Devin Robinson. Atheist: one who doesn't believe in a god.

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Miklós Nagy 5 years ago

Bible don't say anything about atheists. The mere concept that someone doesn't believe that his fairy godfather wasn't the one who created the world was too alien concept for the guys who wrote it.

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Devin Robinson 5 years ago

The bible talks about "non-believers", not necessarily atheists. Atheism wasn't even a concept in that time period.

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Tyler Duffy 5 years ago

Damn , that's kinda cool. Most people wouldn't think of it that way. Gained a little more respect for him.

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