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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 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 and Religion== | ==Charity and Religion== | ||
Revision as of 12:22, September 28, 2007
Charity has several meanings, from the commonly used and understood, to the abstract and technical.
- 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. [1]
- Charity: as a Christian virtue.[2] 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 and Religion
Charity is important to most religions, and is practiced by both religious and secular people and organizations.
- Christianity: the Catholic theologic sense is mentioned above. Most Christian faiths require practitioners to give of themselves as they are able, following the command of Jesus in Luke 6:30 (KJV): "Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again." Also, the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-46[3] shows the necessity of charity to salvation. Mormons are usually said to require to donate 10% of their income to support the church and it's works.
- Islam: charity ('زكاة', 'zakat', in Arabic) is one of the Five Pillars of the religion. A tithe of money (normally 10%) is given to help the poorest in society.
- Judaism: Judaism uses the concept of tzedakah, or righteousness. The theology behind this is quite layered and complex.
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".[4]
References
- ↑ http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity
- ↑ http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm
- ↑ Matthew 25:31-46 (KJV) [1]
- ↑ Ask Dr. Ruwart: Libertarians and Taxation" [2]
