基督教与慈善事业.pptVIP

charity is largely original from Christianity Christians attitudes towards Charity can be traced directly to the teachings of Jesus. The Biblical teachings of Christ---Unconditional love Charity ---individuals, organizations, and the state should offer help to those in need without an expectation that the favor will be returned . In Matthew’s Gospel (chapter25) Jesus identifies himself with those who are poor and excluded, and teaches that we will be judged, not on how beautiful our altars are, but on the way that we treat others. We cannot worship God in church everyday, but we can express that love practically to our neighbors. And our neighbors are not just the ones local to us. Early Christian charity work Charity work in Modern times In North America, 750 Protestant missions presently receive and dispense $2 billion annually to those in need. Conclusion Christianity plays a very significant role in providing charitable giving and services. Christian promotion of charity is one of its great contributions to humanity. The importance of Christianity in the western world --------Christianity and Charity content Early Christian charity work Modern times charity work Conclusion Introduction The Church provided hospitals The Church provided sanctuary Organizations like Catholic Social Services, Red Cross, YMCA, YWCA, and the United Way all have explicit Christian origins and maintain their Christian identification. Christians are often at the forefront of movements for social change. 1 2 3 4 Team members