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On #GivingTuesday, avoid benevolent harm

November 26, 2018 • by Andrew Vanderput

On #GivingTuesday, avoid benevolent harm

Everyone is familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now in its seventh year, #GivingTuesday has also become a permanent and popular fixture in the post-Thanksgiving landscape. #GivingTuesday occurs on the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving. Continue Reading...

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On #GivingTuesday, avoid benevolent harm

On #GivingTuesday, avoid benevolent harm

Latest Posts

Can private charity replace the social safety net?

Why gratitude is the key to happiness

When Black Friday rolls around: A pastor’s perspective

Gratitude: The heart of capitalism

5 facts about Thanksgiving

5 stages of liberty: How the pilgrims found flourishing

Radio Free Acton: Gratitude in a tight knit world

New Issue of the Journal of Markets & Morality (Vol. 21, No. 2)

What is the ‘Norway Option’ for Brexit?

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