Passing the Plate
Why American Christians Don't Give Away More Money
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Ritual & Practices
| Author: | Christian Smith, Michael O Emerson, Patricia Snell | ISBN: | 9780199887552 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | September 29, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christian Smith, Michael O Emerson, Patricia Snell |
| ISBN: | 9780199887552 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | September 29, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
Passing the Plate shows that few American Christians donate generously to religious and charitable causes. This eye-opening book explores the reasons behind such ungenerous giving, the potential world-changing benefits of greater financial giving, and what can be done to improve matters. By illuminating the social and psychological forces that shape charitable giving, Passing the Plate is sure to spark a much-needed debate on a critical issue.
Passing the Plate shows that few American Christians donate generously to religious and charitable causes. This eye-opening book explores the reasons behind such ungenerous giving, the potential world-changing benefits of greater financial giving, and what can be done to improve matters. By illuminating the social and psychological forces that shape charitable giving, Passing the Plate is sure to spark a much-needed debate on a critical issue.
