For Catholics, charity is based on love. For Protestants, it is an urge that comes from within. For Jews, it is the need to be righteous. For Muslims, it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a compulsory act. For Buddhists, it cleanses you of personal greed. In today’s secularized society, which one of these definitions fits best? Or do none of them? What is motivating people today to give back to the community?
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Christianity
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Twenty-somethings turn away from religion and toward secular communities
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The foundation of the ex-gay movement dates back to 1973, when the American Psychiatric Association (APA) removed homosexuality from its list of recognized mental disorders.
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Over a billion people in the world ascribe to secular representations instead, some even rejecting the idea of the soul entirely. As new branches grow every day, the roots explored here could never truly capture the world’s vast array of beliefs.
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