Counter to Greed
Also known as Liberality (caritas)
Biblical references include Acts 20:35, II Timothy 3:16, Romans 13:1 and Matthew 5:42–48

‘Charity begins at home.’ Especially if the doorbell rings.
Pro sports leagues tend to act like charity outfits.
Sharing half-eaten candy (yes, Neleh Dennis, I’m talking to you) is disgusting.
World Vision International, a charitable organization, sued Worldvision Enterprises, a television program distribution company, over usage of the term.
Can you say, ‘bailout’?
Two final words: Celebrity Apprentice (well, actually a third: Omarosa).

It completes the theological triangle of which faith and hope are also part.
In many respects, it relates well to Kindness.
Celebrities from the B-list down will often appear on Family Feud, playing for their favorite charities.
There are legitimate (nonprofit!) charities that will not try to rip you off.
The Charities Act of 2006 indicated 12 specific purposes and a 13th all-encompassing purpose.
World Vision survived, while Worldvision ended up in the hands of other companies.

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