The use of Religion to control, manipulate, and gain power

[Fidel_Castronaut]

I know at my church their aren't membership fees. What do you mean you could criticise the good my church does, a mean there is nothing wrong by helping the less fortunate.

You're right, there's nothing wrong at all. I'm fact it's a laudable aim and it shouldn't matter if you're religious or not. Poverty doesn't discriminate.

However, sometimes a religious charity or FBO will insist on some sort of indoctrination process in line with the charity activities. That's one reason I never give to religious charities; only secular ones get my cash.