Objectivism holds that there is nothing wrong with charity, so long as one is pursuing one's own values in providing it. As Ayn Rand said, charity is a marginal issue: it is not especially noble to engage in it, but if pursued prudently and seriously, and not at the cost of other important values, it can be a source of good for one's society and ultimately one's self. Objectivists tend to view their donations to causes as investments in some kind of improvement: a better culture, a better city, etc. But like investments, these require attention to make sure they are paying off.Answered by William Thomas - Copyright, The Atlas Society.
RE: Objectivism holds that there is nothing wrong with charity, so long as one is pursuing one’s own values in providing it.
Then the ATTITUDE is not Christian even if the act looks outwardly Christian. Christ gave of Himself sacrificially because of His love of others and He teaches His followers to do the same.
And as in the incident of the Widow’s mite, Christ looks at your heart.
Then, is this quote from a 1964 interview with Playboy a lie or not?
“My views on charity are very simple. I do not consider it a major virtue and, above all, I do not consider it a moral duty. There is nothing wrong in helping other people, if and when they are worthy of the help and you can afford to help them. I regard charity as a marginal issue. What I am fighting is the idea that charity is a moral duty and a primary virtue.”
Charity is a moral duty and a primary virtue for Christians. Just read the verses I listed. If this quote is a lie then I will apologize. Otherwise there is no way to reconcile her philosophy with the Gospel.