Kindness in Religion

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This paper discusses acts of kindness as they are reflected in religion. The paper describes kindness shown through an outpouring of money to Tsunami victims to illustrate individual citizens' altruism and desire to help. The Bible stories of Ruth and Naomi, of Jesus Christ giving sight to a blind man, and of the prodigal son are presented to emphasize kindness in the Bible. The paper contends that, whether kindness and altruism are shown through a parable in the Bible or through the generous giving of individual citizens, the very act of kindness is a blessing on all of humanity.

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"In the book of Ruth, Chapter One, Ruth and Naomi were going through some very difficult moments in their lives. Both of their husbands had died - and that was a particularly challenging position for women to be in during that time period, since females did not have a lot of options as far as employment. Meantime, the two women had just moved back to Naomi's hometown, and that created some tension for Naomi because she had left her hometown ten years earlier, and her neighbors had not understood at that time why she had left her community."

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