In the grand tapestry of Christian doctrine, few threads are as crucial, and yet as frequently misunderstood, as the nature of righteousness and the assurance of salvation.
Addressing challenging questions at the intersection of happiness research and theories of justice, this book explores the extent to which redistribution of material goods can promote the happiness of the recipient and which form of redistribution best serves this purpose: state redistribution in the name of social justice or voluntary redistribution driven by philanthropy.