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When charitable giving becomes moral purchasing rather than genuine service

I donate money to feel like a good person, but I realize I'm buying my way out of actually helping people directly.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Financial contribution can serve as both authentic generosity and psychological absolution from deeper engagement.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The meaning of money — what it ultimately is?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.