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When religious community questions your inclusive charity approach

I started a food pantry in our mosque but some community members complain that we help non-Muslims and I don't know if I'm being too inclusive or they're being too narrow.

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Theological interpretation of charitable boundaries creates conflict between universal compassion and community cohesion.

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