President Bush seems to have considered at least some of the potential hazards of funding faith-based charity work. He first would ease regulations that have made it difficult for these charities to work with government agencies. I like that part because it 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. 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.