Charitable
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- Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
- In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
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- Judge thyself with the judgment of sincerity, and thou will judge others with the judgment of charity. — John Mitchell Mason
- Benevolence to others less forunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
- The goods or money given to those in need.
- An organization the objects of which are to carry on a charitable purpose.
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