TRUE CHARITABLENESS NOT FAITH BASED

Most people assume that charity would cease if it weren't for churches and their faith based efforts.  I don't denigrate any true charitable efforts put forth by any group, but religious efforts are often only cover for proselytization (there's a "hook" in it) or skewed to only help those with which the organization shares a bond.

This article sums up the true picture very well: 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120430140035.htm