Bias in charity?

The question is asked: "I am sure none of the CN [Chivalry-Now] members are this way but I wonder sometimes, are your actions ever bias? For example, if a very attractive woman were in distress, would you be more inclined to help her rather than a less attractive woman? I’m sure everyone would jump up without hesitation and say, 'I would never do that.' But would that be true?"


Personally, I believe bias is overcome in the person who, upon encountering another in some kind of need, will first give that person due serious consideration. I mean by this that when one meets another in need, one ought to stop a moment and try to discover something about that person and their circumstances and their true needs. This, rather than a quick tossing of money just to get away from an unpleasant meeting. (of course, none here would be so shallow.)

Some have needs that are not so obvious as dirty clothes and unkempt appearance. Perhaps a mental defect, or an emotional defect, is the cause of their circumstances. Remedies for this person will be different than than the remedies needed by the simply unemployed.

Some want to improve their selves while others refuse to "see" the answers that would allow them to remedy their situation.

Romans 1:28-32
"Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them."

Actually, other than the physical needs of food, clothing and shelter, all other needs are addressed in the character, attitude, personality, and spirit. And these needs can only be met if the person themselves have a true desire to find answers and are willing to change.