Introduction: The riddle of stingy Christian giving -- Giving to change the world -- Failed generosity -- Toward explaining ungenerous giving -- The view from pulpits and pews -- A mental experiment in raised expectations -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Christian church teachings -- Appendix B: Data sources used in analyses -- Appendix C: Multivariate regressions on charitable giving
Summary
'Passing the Plate' shows that few American Christians donate generously to religious and charitable causes - a parsimony that seriously undermines the work of churches and ministries. This book explores the reasons behind such ungenerous giving
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-270)
