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Benevolence is the expression of kindness and altruism.

Benevolence means much good for others. As such, it is a form of love. But some theologians, such as Thomas Jay Oord, have argued that love involves both giving and receiving. A loving person must, then, be both benevolent and open to receiving good gifts from others.

Benevolence may also refer to:

• Benevolence (Phrenology), a faculty in the discredited theory of Phrenology
• USS Benevolence (AH-13), a Haven class hospital ship
• Thomas Jay Oord The Altruism Reader Templeton Foundation Press, 2008.

[edit] See also

• Omnibenevolence
• Confucianism
• Taoism

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