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Dāna as a formal religious act is directed by the Buddhist laity specifically to a monastic or spiritually-developed person. [37] In Buddhist thought, it has the effect of purifying and transforming the mind of the giver. [38] Generosity developed through giving leads to experience of material wealth and possibly being reborn in happy states.
Fidyah (also romanized as fidya) is a religious donation of money or food made to help those in need.. Fidyah is made for fasts missed out of necessity, where the person is unable to make up for the fast afterwards – for example, if someone cannot fast for the required number of days due to ill health, pregnancy or of extreme age (old or young). [2]
A donation is called remunerative when inspired by a sentiment of gratitude for services rendered by the donee. Donations are also described as inter vivos if made while the donor yet lives, and causa mortis, when made in view or contemplation of death; the latter are valid only after the death of the donor and until then are at all times ...
Clergy, such as ministers and members of religious orders (who have taken a vow of poverty) may be exempt from federal self-employment tax on income from ministerial services. Income from non-ministerial services are taxable and churches are required to withhold Federal and state income tax from this non-exempt income.
Most religious leaders do not accept brain death as a criterion and consider cessation of all signs of life including heart beat as a precondition for declaring death. [12] [13] [14] Despite this position by Islamic religious leaders, Muslims are oftentimes uncertain about whether or not Islamic tradition considers organ donation to be forbidden.
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About $140 million came from donations from diocesan churches, the remainder coming from in-kind contributions, investments, program fees, and community donations. [17] The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington holds a fundraising gala every year and raised $2.4 million in 2017.
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