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Religion, Society, and Development

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This cluster of papers explores the role and impact of faith-based organizations in providing social services, contributing to community development, and engaging in international development and humanitarian efforts. It delves into the relationship between religion, spirituality, and development, as well as the comparison between faith-based and secular organizations in delivering welfare and aid. The papers also discuss the challenges, opportunities, and controversies surrounding the involvement of faith-based organizations in various aspects of development and social welfare.

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faith-based organizations; religion and development; Catholic charity; church social work; church and development; religion and social welfare; religious philanthropy; diaconal work; religious charity; Christian social work; Christian social welfare; Islamic development; religion and social work; faith-based development; church social services; Catholic social work; religion and poverty; Buddhist social welfare; development theology; faith-based initiatives; religion and social policy; religious NGOs; church and social welfare; Christian social service; Buddhist social work

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Morton address: 38364163011772434 · morton4x16-v1

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