Kindred,
What strange criterias you have (which you base your answers upon)!
I do not know why you bother to ask superficial questions when whatever the practice, it is the intention or the heart of the act in which makes it holy or unholy.
If someone gives gifts generously and kindly without expecting anything in return then these acts are holy, but if someone receives gifts (or worse steals) with greed and lack of thanksgiving then these acts are unholy.
Based upon the heart of the person, the intention, it will reveal that person's character or true colors and that will help you understand the heart of the matter.
P.s.
What is the point fasting (if the person cleanse the body, but not the heart and mind- still continue unclean practices and thoughts) and who are the ones that need to fast?
