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Top 10 Religious Charity Cities
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*Judaism:  Judaism uses the concept of ''tzedakah'', or ''righteousness''.  The theology behind this is quite layered and complex.
 
*Judaism:  Judaism uses the concept of ''tzedakah'', or ''righteousness''.  The theology behind this is quite layered and complex.
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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>''Ask Dr. Ruwart: Libertarians and Taxation" [http://www.theadvocates.org/ruwart/questions_maint.php?s_keyword=charity&id=226]</ref>
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====United States cities with the highest volunteer participation in religious venues====
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* Salt Like City  21.8%
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* Charlotte  15.9%
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* Minneapolis/St. Paul  14.6%
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* Omaha 14.6%
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* Nashville, 14.5%
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* Louisville 14.5%
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* Tulsa 13.6%
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* Kansas City 12.9%
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* Dallas 12.2%
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* Oklahoma City 11.9%<ref>''Christianity Today'', Sept. 2007, Pg. 19</ref>
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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>''Ask Dr. Ruwart: Libertarians and Taxation" [http://www.theadvocates.org/ruwart/questions_maint.php?s_keyword=charity&id=226]</ref>
      
==References==
 
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