On 5/29/2017 1:14 AM, Bod wrote:

Many "religions" or churches provide social services and education,
and health care free of charge to those who cannot afford these
services, irrespective of their beliefs or lack there of. It was
religions that established schools and hospitals in most of the world.

One of the most effective "relief agencies" in the world is a church
organization called the "mennonite central committee"

Another "faith based organization" that is very well known to
survivors of natural disasters across North America from the hollers
of Kentucky (Whitesburg/Hazzard etc), to the flood-ravaged vallets of
New York State (Elmira/Corning etc) to hurricane ravaged New Orleans,
is "MDS" - Mennonite Disaster Service.

All volunteer labour, helping those in need due to no fault of their
own - entirely out of their "religious beliefs"

No question of faith or creed - the help is available to all who need
it.

The church of England is one of the biggest landowners in the UK and
make millions each year. They are a very large *business* and invest in
the stock market, yet still beg for money at their services.
They could also eliminate homelessness at a stroke, but choose not to.

A guide to the Church of England's huge investments - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23467750
26 Jul 2013 - The Church of England's investments are wide-ranging and
complex, with ... The remaining £2.8bn is invested in stock markets, in
major ...

Are they tax exempt?