According to the Science of Generosity Survey, self-reported data about how much people give to religious causes is significantly inflated. While roughly 25% stated they tithed (gave 10% of their income) to charity, actual giving records revealed that just 3% gave 5% or more to charity. And, not only do people have exceedingly favorable self-impressions, many are anything but generous: only 57% of respondents claim they gave more than $25 in the past year to charity. So Read More …
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Before You Give (#0191)
Meet the Journalist Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who currently writes op-ed columns that appear twice a week for the New York Times. Viewed by many as a leader in web journalism, Kristoff was the first blogger on the New York Times website. To learn more about or to connect with him consider reading his blog, following him on Twitter, liking him on Facebook, or viewing his channel on YouTube. Year End Giving Kristoff's most recent article, "When Read More …