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*''Charity'', as used most commonly, refers to generosity, especially the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.  The noun refers to an institution that engages in such behavior. <ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref>

*''Charity'', as used most commonly, refers to generosity, especially the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.  The noun refers to an institution that engages in such behavior. <ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref>

*''Charity'': as a Christian [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref>  This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:13.  It is the greatest of the three, included with [[hope]] and [[faith]].  In this sense, charity refers to a Divinely infused love, unlimited and directed toward Man and toward God.

*''Charity'': as a [[Christian]] [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref>  This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:13.  It is the greatest of the three, included with [[hope]] and [[faith]].  In this sense, charity refers to a Divinely infused love, unlimited and directed toward Man and toward God.  This specific sense of ''agape'' is particular to Catholic theology.

Charity is important to most religions.

 

Charity is important to most religions, and is practiced by both religious and secular people and organizations.

 

*Judaism:  Judaism uses the concept of ''tzedakah'', or ''righteousness''.

[[Libertarians]] struggle with the concept of charity, sometimes justifying it as a indirect form of acting in one's self-interest.

[[Libertarians]] struggle with the concept of charity, sometimes justifying it as a indirect form of acting in one's self-interest.