The Complicated Ethics of Giving

06/29/2012

The Complicated Ethics of Giving

Washington Post—Ethics of giving are rarely straightforward By Derek Olsen

Like most of the world’s major faiths, the sacred scriptures of the Jewish and Christian religions mandate the sharing of possessions with those in need through acts of charity as an essential and undeniable element of the spiritual life. Following hard on the heels of this command, however, is the inevitable question: Who are the worthy recipients of our goods? Read the entire article.

Jun 29, 2012 4:00:00 AM

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