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We are almost always on the top of the lists of charity and service. \u00a0In addition to Christians being there<\/a>, along with others of course, Americans come out looking pretty darn awesome in the world of generosity and time and service<\/a>. \u00a0I know, the popular notion is that Americans suck, and American Christians are the bottom of the barrel. \u00a0But as a non-believer, I couldn\u2019t help but notice my personal contact with Christians in America was different. \u00a0Well done Catholics, well done Christians and religious and others in America who continue making our country still one of the most generous and giving not only now, but ever.\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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