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Charity is essential to the success of [[free enterprise]]. Charity is the "other side of the coin," without which free enterprise could collapse for exploiting too many people while failing to help those unable to pay for assistance.
[[Image:Bouguereau Charity.jpg|thumb|Charity/[[Adolphe William Bouguereau|Bouguereau]]]]'''Charity''' has several meaningsmeans generosity, from typically in a helpful way to those in greater need. The [[United States]] is by far the commonly used most charitable nation in the world, as a percentage of its [[GDP]] and understoodin 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 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 abstract [[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 essential to the success of [[free enterprise]]. Charity is the "other side of the coin," without which free enterprise could collapse for exploiting too many people while failing to help those unable to pay for assistance.==Charity and technical:Religion==
*''Charity'', as used is important to most commonlyreligions, 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-websterand is practiced by both religious and secular people and organizations.com/dictionary/charity</ref>
*''Charity''[[Christianity]]: the Catholic theologic sense is mentioned above. Most Christian faiths require practitioners to give of themselves as a they are able, following the command of [[ChristianJesus]] in [[virtueGospel of Luke|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 [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 25:31-46<ref>[http://www.newadventblueletterbible.org/cathenkjv/09397aMat/Mat025.htmhtml#31 Matthew 25:31-46 (KJV)]</ref> This is enumerated among shows the Divine virtues by St. necessity of charity to [[Paulsalvation]] in 1 Corinthians 13:13. It Many Christian denominations ask for a [[tithe]], or one-tenth of the income, to go to the church, a portion of which is then given to charity outside of the greatest church. No specific figure is given for how much to give outside of the three, included with church body.*[[hopeIslam]] and : charity ('زكاة', 'zakat', in Arabic) is one of the [[faithFive Pillars]]of the religion. In this sense, charity refers A tithe of money (normally 2.5%) is given to a divinely infused love, unlimited and directed toward Man and toward help the poorest in society. Implementation of this pillar in Muslim countries is spotty at best.<ref>http://www.jihadwatch.org/2008/05/us-most-charitable-nation-oil-rich-muslim-countries-give-almost-nothing.html</ref>*[[GodJudaism]]: Judaism uses the concept of ''tzedakah'', or ''righteousness''<ref>https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4203668/jewish/What-Is-Tzedakah.htm</ref>. The theology behind this is quite layered and complex.
*In both the Christian and Islamic faiths, charity is not considered righteous if done to enhance the giver''Charitys reputation. Thus private and discreet charity is prompted by love not status.:'' 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 also one of the fruits in heaven.'' [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 6:1 (Christian Scripture from the [[Holy SpiritBible]]):''If you give alms openly, it is well; but if you do it secretly and give to the poor, that is better. The '' [[Fruits of the Holy SpiritKoran|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 perfections vast differences depending on intentions. The obligation to give to the poor is on each and every one. When doing that , the Holy Spirit forms in us as highest value is the first fruits of eternal gloryway one gives - how he makes the poor person feel. The tradition of And if one gives with a sour manner one loses the Church lists twelve of themreward (Shulchan Aruch YD:248-9).
==Charity For [[libertarians]], charity is the choice of the individual, as any societal intervention must be voluntary, and Religionbased 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>
Charity is important to most religions, and is practiced by both ====United States cities with the highest volunteer participation in religious and secular people and organizations. venues====
*Christianity: the Catholic theologic sense is mentioned above[[Salt Lake City]] 21. 8%* [[Charlotte]] 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 15.9%* [them[Minneapolis] not again]/[[St." Also, the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-46<ref>Matthew 25:31-46 Paul (KJVCity) [http://www|St.blueletterbiblePaul]] 14.org/kjv/Mat/Mat0256%* [[Omaha]] 14.html#316%* [[Nashville]</ref> shows the necessity of charity to ], 14.5%* [[salvationLouisville]]14. Mormons are usually said to require to donate 105% of their income to support the church and its works* [[Tulsa]] 13.6%*Islam: charity ('زكاة', 'zakat', in Arabic) is one of the [[Five PillarsKansas City]] of the religion12. A tithe of money (normally 109%) is given to help the poorest in society* [[Dallas]] 12.2%*Judaism: Judaism uses the concept of [[Oklahoma City]] 11.9%<ref>''tzedakah[[Christianity Today]]'', or ''righteousness''Sept. The theology behind this is quite layered and complex2007, Pg.19</ref>
====Americans have a long tradition of charitable giving and volunteerism====
For [[libertarians]], charity The United States is the choice “a land of the individualcharity, as any societal intervention must be voluntary” says Arthur Brooks, and based an expert on philanthropy and a professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School, who sees charitable giving and volunteerism as the decision signal characteristic of Americans. Americans increased their charitable donations significantly in 2006 to more than $295 billion—a record, according to a study released June 25 by the individualGiving USA Foundation, which reports on charitable contributions. It goes against libertarian belief The overwhelming majority of this money was donated by individuals, not corporations or foundations, according to tax people involuntarily and redistribute wealth as "charity"the chairman of Giving USA, Richard Jolly. Donations from individuals, including bequests, accounted for 83.3 percent of total giving last year, or $245.8 billion, he told USINFO.<ref>''Ask Dr. Ruwarthttp: Libertarians //www.america.gov/st/washfile-english/2007/June/200706261522251CJsamohT0.8012354.html</ref> Higher faith-based giving in the US explains 60% of the difference in proportion of GDP given to charity in the US and Taxationthe UK. Religion giving accounts for a third of US charity donations, compared to 13% in the UK.<ref name=" InternationalComparisons">[httphttps://www.theadvocatescafonline.org/ruwartpublications/questions_maintarchive/international-giving.php?s_keywordaspx International Comparisons of Charitable Giving (November 2006) Briefing Paper, Charities Aid Foundation]</ref> == Charity and irreligion == *[[Atheism and charity&id]] *[[Atheist fundraising vs. religious fundraising]] =226=Levels of giving per country== The following is a table of national giving levels as a percentage of GDP. {| class="wikitable"|-! Country! Level of Giving as % of GDP|-| [[USA]]| 1.67|-| [[UK]]| 0.73|-| [[Canada]]| 0.72|-| [[Australia]]| 0.69|-| [[South Africa]]| 0.64|-| [[Republic of Ireland]]| 0.47|-| [[Netherlands]]| 0.45|-| [[Singapore]]| 0.29|-| [[New Zealand]]| 0.29|-| [[Turkey]]| 0.23|-| [[Germany]]| 0.22|-| [[France]]| 0.14|} The UK is especially proactive with donating to overseas charities, compromising 13% of total giving. In contrast, only 3% of US contributions goes to international  The lower levels of giving in some European countries reflects an expectation that social services should be provided through [[socialist]] state institutions. There is also an general inverse relationship between the rate of income tax and the level of giving.</refname="InternationalComparisons"/> == See also == *[[Altruism]]*[[Fundraising]]*[[Greed]]*[[Capitalism]]*[[Social Services]]*[[Symbols of the Holy Spirit]]
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