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The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Faith-Based Poverty Work

By Filings on Thu, 08/17/23
Society & Culture
Poverty
Compassion
Conservatism
Localism

“Bruce Pilbeam said the phrase ‘compassionate conservatism’ was mostly dead ‘thanks to its association with an administration that lost popularity in its second term even among conservatives.’ He concluded, though, that the concept at local levels will have an ‘enduring legacy.’ I agree.” - Acton

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