Distinct ethics teaching the same conclusion

Social liberals have always supported beliefs that universal education, welfare (including benefits for the unemployed), housing for the homeless, and medical care for the sick, all supported by progressive taxation are key components to a moral society. Progressive taxation may tax the richer of our society in support of the poor to stop the creation of a large gap between wealthy and impoverished. Why take some of the money the rich make to help the less unfortunate? That is altruism.

Altruism is selfless concern for the welfare of others, although it may not benefit you. Altruism is a focal element of liberalistic societal values and religious belief. Although altruism has no beneficial quality for the rich or powerful, it is one of the most moral ways to base a society on because it means that you care for your fellow man although it is not beneficial for you to do so. The fact that religious and liberal beliefs lead to the altruistic, that sometimes your own personal benefit should not be most important factor in your philosophical outlook is a reason why both beliefs, although they seemingly oppose each other externally, can instead be in harmony with eachother.