CHARITY. The word charity derives from the Latin caritas and can be traced to the Greek charis. In the Western religious tradition, charity has become synonymous with the Greek terms agape, philanthopia, eleemosune (or eleos), and even philia and eros;...

in Christian thought, the highest form of love, signifying the reciprocal love between God and man that is made manifest in unselfish love of one's fellow men. St. Paul's classical description of charity is found in the New Testament (I Cor. 13). In...

Charity and pride have different aims, yet both feed the poor. (Yiddish) Charity begins at home. (Roman) Charity covers a multitude of sins. (Yiddish) Charity does not excuse cheating. (Yiddish) Charity gives itself rich, covetousness hoards itself...

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Charity may refer to: Charity (practice), the practice of benevolent givings Charitable organization, an association formed for charitable purposes 501(c)(3) organization which is a USA specific category for a public charity or a private foundation...