Sandra Dunham asks: Why does Canada give $5.6 billion annually to religious charities?

Canada allows organizations that do nothing but “advance religion” to be classified as charities. This policy decision costs Canadians at least $5.6 billion every year, according to CFIC’s Cost of Religion reports (available at centreforinqui.... Sandra Dunham explains what this amount includes, how it was calculated, and the many benefits that religious institutions enjoy in addition to this figure.
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[@ginabisaillon2894]

I once drove to a summer camp to donate $75 so a child could attend that camp. As I drove away I heard a rehearsal for a Christian hymn taking place with those kids. I could not believe it. I could not withdraw my money obviously but I thought that I had contributed to a child being brainwashed. I have never forgotten it. Another time I donated $20, to find out later that it was being used for missionary work.

[@crowesarethebest]

Interesting research. Thanks for posting.