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Charity has a central place in many religions; churches contribute to food banks, assist at homeless shelters, and organize mission trips to various regions. Yet Lupton (Toxic Charity) has observed, in his 40 years as a community organizer, that such efforts, while necessary in a crisis, do little to improve people's socioeconomic status. Lupton uses this well-worn critique of churches' charitable activities as a springboard for positive...Log In or Sign Up to Read More