Islam comes to mind as a religion that has a requirement to be charitable. It’s called zakat. Other religions, too, have the practice of offering tithes. But here’s an unexpected institution to add to the list: Goldman Sachs. The NY Times reports that the financial giant Goldman Sacks is considering requiring those who receive those big bonuses to give to charity.
As it prepares to pay out big bonuses to employees, Goldman Sachs is considering expanding a program that would require executives and top managers to give a certain percentage of their earnings to charity.
From a religious perspective it makes perfect sense for religions to require this of adherents. But a secular institution?