He first would ease regulations that have made it difficult for these charities to work with government agencies. That puts the choice of the charity in the hands of the donor. Finally, and most controversially, Bush would allow religious charities to compete for government grants on an equal footing with secular organizations. The money should go to those institutions that produce the results government and the public say they want. That is the best way to avoid church-state entanglements and insure that no one religion would be preferred over another.
Charity is a two-way street.
Government help to faith-based charities is worth a try, but let s keep a sharp eye on it. Used with permission. Cal Thomas is a conservative Christian columnist and author.