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John Paul argued that alienation occurs when human beings are used as a means rather than recognized as ends in themselves. In a capitalist society, this happens when human beings are treated like commodities. Succinctly stated, socialism produced alienation, but John Paul also recognized alienation in the dangerous tendency of market economies to commodify everything.
Just Universities
Gerald J. Beyer
__Doing *for* rather than doing *with* those in need is the norm.__ Add to it the combination of patronizing pity and unintended superiority, and charity becomes toxic.
Toxic Charity
Robert D. Lupton
Ministry, as I take it, is any activity done on behalf of the church community that proclaims, celebrates, and serves the reign of God.
Theology for Ministry
Edward P. Hahnenberg
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