Religion & Social Welfare

New and Nonconventional Religious Movements: Implications for Social Harmony

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Eileen Barker Thursday, 10 September 2009

In contemporary society there is far greater cultural and religious diversity than in the past. New religious movements are often misunderstood, portrayed inaccurately, and challenged by members of the wider society. [FREE]

Religion and Social Welfare in the United States: The Case of Charitable Choice

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Eric Andersen Thursday, 10 September 2009

The 1996 Charitable Choice legislation reflected questions about the First Amendment religion clauses and whether religious organizations can effectively carry out the government's social welfare goals.

The Functions of Religion in Constructing a Harmonious Society: A Chinese Perspective

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Jin Ze Thursday, 10 September 2009

The interaction between religion and society can be both positive and negative; both constructive and destructive. A system and a culture of the rule of law, as opposed to "rule by people," will lead to greater stability.

Church-State Relations and Social Welfare in Europe: A Case Study of the UK

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Mark Hill Thursday, 10 September 2009

A "welfare mix" characterizes the composition of welfare-suppliers: the public sector (state and municipality), the market sector (profit making, private organisations), and the voluntary sector (nonprofit organizations).

The Cooperation of Religion and State in Singapore: A Compassionate Partnership in Service of Welfare

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Li-ann Thio Thursday, 10 September 2009

Singapore's government prevents religious control of the state but remains open to religious participation in public life on a pluralistic basis—a pattern that can be seen especially clearly in the area of social services.

The Social Service Activities of Religious Congregations in America

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Corwin Smidt Thursday, 10 September 2009

Six very broad generalizations characterize the social services provided by U.S. religious congregations: high generosity, great diversity, uniqueness and flexibility, limited depth, and frequent collaboration.

Spiritual Therapy for Drug Rehabilitation: The Case of Yunnan

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Wang Aiguo Thursday, 10 September 2009

The drug rehabilitation and AIDS prevention programs conducted by Yunnan's Christian community are highly valued; experiments in Christian Spiritual Therapy for drug rehabilitation appear to have higher success rates.

Volunteerism, Charitable Giving, and Religion: The U.S. Example

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Brett Scharffs Thursday, 10 September 2009

Religious groups are the single largest recipients of both money and time in the United States. It serves as a helpful case study for countries experiencing religious resurgence as their governments struggle to meet growing needs for social services.

Foreign Christian Organizations and Social Welfare in Asia

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Stephen Bailey Thursday, 10 September 2009

Foreign Christian Organizations and foreign governments can and should work to expand synergies between responsible religious liberty and social well-being and stability.

Religion and the Common Weal

Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fall 2009)

Dennis Hoover Thursday, 10 September 2009

The role of religion in social welfare should more frequently be studied in comparative perspective. And when we adopt a global frame of reference, we observe that the intersection of religion and social welfare is of increasing importance in many regions. [FREE]

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