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[[Image:Bouguereau Charity.jpg|thumb|Charity / [[Adolphe William Bouguereau|Bouguereau]]]]

[[Image:Bouguereau Charity.jpg|thumb|Charity / [[Adolphe William Bouguereau|Bouguereau]]]]

'''Charity''' means generosity, typically in a helpful way to those in greater need.  The [[United States]] is by far the most charitable nation in the world, as a percentage of its [[GDP]] and in absolute terms.  Charity also has special religious connotations.

'''Charity''' means generosity, typically in a helpful way to those in greater need.  The [[United States]] is by far the most charitable nation in the world, as a percentage of its [[GDP]] and in absolute terms.  Charity is uniquely [[conservative]] -- [[liberal]]s are far less charitable -- and charity has religious significance.

 

*''Charity'' is the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.<ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref>

*''Charity'' is the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.<ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref>

*''Charity'' is a [[Christian]] [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref>  This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by St. [[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'' is a [[Christian]] [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref>  This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by St. [[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'' is considered a benefit of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.  

*''Charity'' is considered a benefit of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.  

 

==Charity and Religion==

==Charity and Religion==