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'''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''' 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'' - first mentioned in the Bible: Exodus 25:2; 35:5 at Jews' constructing the Tabernacle,<ref>Hila Ratzabi, [https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-tabernacle/ What Was the Tabernacle (Mishkan)?]. A portable sanctuary in the wilderness.</ref> and Deuteronmy 15:8-11 giving to the poor, 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'' - first mentioned in the Bible: Exodus 25:2; 35:5 at Jews' constructing the Tabernacle,<ref>Hila Ratzabi, [https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-tabernacle/ What Was the Tabernacle (Mishkan)?]. A portable sanctuary in the wilderness.</ref> and Deuteronmy 15:7-11 giving to the poor, 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'' 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.  

:''Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.'' [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 6:1 (Christian Scripture from the [[Bible]])

:''Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.'' [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 6:1 (Christian Scripture from the [[Bible]])

:''If you give alms openly, it is well; but if you do it secretly and give to the poor, that is better.'' [[Koran|Qur-an]] 2:271a (Islamic Scripture)

:''If you give alms openly, it is well; but if you do it secretly and give to the poor, that is better.'' [[Koran|Qur-an]] 2:271a (Islamic Scripture)

In Judaism, any act of kindness [Chessed<ref>https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/111261/jewish/Tzedek-amp-Chessed-Righteousness-and-Kindness.htm</ref>] is counted of high value, but there are vast differences depending on intentions. The obligation to give to the poor is on each and every one. When doing that, the highest value is the way one gives - how he makes the poor person feel. And if one gives with a sour manner one loses the reward (Shulchan Aruch YD:248-9. Based on the verse in Det. 15:8).

In Judaism, any act of kindness [Chessed<ref>https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/111261/jewish/Tzedek-amp-Chessed-Righteousness-and-Kindness.htm</ref>] is counted of high value, but there are vast differences depending on intentions. The obligation to give to the poor is on each and every one. When doing that, the highest value is the way one gives - how he makes the poor person feel. And if one gives with a sour manner one loses the reward (Shulchan Aruch YD:248-9. Based on the verse in Det. 15:10).

For [[libertarians]], charity is the choice of the individual, as any societal intervention must be voluntary, and based on the decision of the individual.  It goes against libertarian belief to tax people involuntarily and redistribute wealth as "charity".<ref>[http://www.theadvocates.org/ruwart/questions_maint.php?s_keyword=charity&id=226 ''Ask Dr. Ruwart: Libertarians and Taxation"]</ref>

For [[libertarians]], charity is the choice of the individual, as any societal intervention must be voluntary, and based on the decision of the individual.  It goes against libertarian belief to tax people involuntarily and redistribute wealth as "charity".<ref>[http://www.theadvocates.org/ruwart/questions_maint.php?s_keyword=charity&id=226 ''Ask Dr. Ruwart: Libertarians and Taxation"]</ref>