The Vitality and Independence of Religious Organizations

The Vitality and Independence of Religious Organizations

Explores prevalent assumptions about what religious organizations are and do, how they fit into the independent or nonprofit sector, and what is reasonable to expect of or for them. Reviews basic facts about the nature, scope, operations, and support of religious organizations, examining their level...

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Veröffentlicht in:Society (New Brunswick) 2003, Vol.40 (2), p.27-36
1. Verfasser: Jeavons, Thomas H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Church Programs
Church State Relationship
Congregations
Faith
Federal regulation
Financial Support
Government Spending
Independence
Long term care insurance
Nonprofit Organizations
Organizations
Religion
Religious Organizations
Social Programs
Social research
Social Services
Specialty products
U.S.A
United States of America
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Zusammenfassung:Explores prevalent assumptions about what religious organizations are and do, how they fit into the independent or nonprofit sector, and what is reasonable to expect of or for them. Reviews basic facts about the nature, scope, operations, and support of religious organizations, examining their levels of independence. Focuses on the basic characteristics and activities of, and support for, congregations and faith-based organizations (FBOs). (SM)
ISSN:0147-2011
1936-4725
DOI:10.1007/s12115-003-1049-1