Economic Considerations
Extreme poverty exists due to lack of economic growth. No social programs should be pursued without considering potential economic impacts. Interventions with high expected economic returns should be implemented to improve the economy and subsidize high-impact interventions.
8 Reasons Christians should Practice Effective Altruism
Interest in effective altruism is blossoming among Christians. Learn why this social trend is invaluable to followers of Jesus.
Sacrifice Means to Relinquish
Self-Interest
Christians value sacrificial service to others but overlook its most fundamental aspect.
Material vs. Spiritual Altruism
Christians often recognize the importance of spreading God's Word but relegate a lower position to helping people in other ways.
The State of Altruism in Christianity
Christians tend to downplay the central role of altruism in their faith and conflate altruism with sacrifice.
Christian Fatalism
Little social progress can be made unless we take responsibility for the state of the world.
What if God’s Plan for Me is Low Impact?
If we earnestly live according to Jesus’ teachings, we will end up where God wants us to be.