generosity
New study suggests thinking about God can make people more generous to outsiders
By Bob Smietana — April 24, 2023
(RNS) — The study was a collaboration among researchers looking into how religion affects human behavior. Some thought religion might make people generous to just those who share their faith. Others thought the generosity could extend to people from other groups.
Buddhist monks have reversed roles in Thailand – now they are the ones donating goods to others
By Brooke Schedneck — August 7, 2020
(RNS) — As a result of the pandemic, Buddhist monks in Thailand are increasingly providing material goods, such as hot meals and nonperishable items, for laypeople – thereby reversing roles within this moral economy.
On #GivingTuesday, Christians can help child soldiers trapped in global conflicts
By Jonathan Merritt — December 1, 2015
More than 300,000 brainwashed children are trapped in global conflicts. Exile International works to provide them with healing and hope.
Pastor Andy Stanley tells Christians ‘how to be rich’
By Jonathan Merritt — December 31, 2013
The mega-church pastor has a new message about poverty, wealth, and the prosperity gospel.
CNN ‘modern day hero’ Zach Hunter says chivalry is not dead
By Jonathan Merritt — December 6, 2013
Zach Hunter, a CNN "modern day hero", is calling people of faith to discover the lost art of chivalry.
Remembering generosity: An interview with Jeff Shinabarger
By Jonathan Merritt — May 16, 2013
Author and innovator Jeff Shinabarger calls us to reorganize our lives to prioritize margin and generosity.
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