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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 | + | *''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. {{fact}} |
==Charity and Religion== | ==Charity and Religion== | ||
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*Christianity: the Catholic theologic sense is mentioned above. Most Christian faiths require practitioners to give of themselves as they are able. Mormons are usually said to require to donate 10% of their income to support the church and it's works. | *Christianity: the Catholic theologic sense is mentioned above. Most Christian faiths require practitioners to give of themselves as they are able. 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. | *Judaism: Judaism uses the concept of ''tzedakah'', or ''righteousness''. The theology behind this is quite layered and complex. | ||
[[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. | ||
Revision as of 21:02, May 11, 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 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.[Citation Needed]
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. 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.
