Does this still exist in the true form?

 

Altruism: “is the principle of unselfish concern for the welfare of others, involving behaviors that benefit others at some cost to oneself, without expecting a reward”

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altruism

 

Key aspects of altruism

• Selfless concern: defined by a focus on the well-being of others, prioritizing their needs over one's own personal interests or safety. 
• Lack of reward: actions motivated are performed without the expectation of any personal gain, such as money, praise, or societal pressure. 
• Cost to self: the act of helping others may involve a personal cost, whether it's a small sacrifice of time or a greater sacrifice. 
• Empathy and emotions: often driven by emotions like empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. 
• Philosophical doctrine: in philosophy, it can also refer to the ethical doctrine that the greatest good is produced by actions that benefit others. 

I ask this question as I watch people post about there “charitable” activities on social media to gather followers, as I  watch mega church pastors fly around the country in their private jets, as I see the catholic church (that I a part of) continue to pay out money for past and current abuses, and as I see politicians claim they are doing things to help me as they hurt me. I could go on, but do you see my point?

Altruism is more than a word, it is a true belief, and like many other things, I worry that the true meaning has disappeared.

Dr Flavius Akerele III

The ETeam