Religion and Social Welfare in the United States: The Case of Charitable Choice
Eric Andersen Thursday, 10 September 2009
In cultures around the world, a crucial element of civil society consists of providing assistance and resources to those who stand in need. It may be food and shelter for those suffering from poverty or displaced by conflicts or natural disaster. It may be medical care to prevent or treat disease. It may be education to provide training for employment or even the basic tools of literacy and numeracy that are increasingly essential to making one's way in the world. It may be assistance to overcome drug addiction, or to prepare for re-entry into society after a period of incarceration as punishment for a crime. These activities are needed in every nation, ranging from the most affluent to the newly developing.
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