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Lead Us Not into Temptation.

American Prospect, The,  April, 2001  by PRESS, EYAL

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The avatars of compassionate conservatism claim that religious groups can provide social services more effectively--and for less money--than government can. Don't be taken in. Shortly after George W. Bush announced the creation of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives--launched on January 29 to facilitate a new era of partnership between the government and religious groups--the nation's airwaves were filled with assertions about the unique capacity of religious organizations to solve our most intractable social problems.

"Study after study shows ...

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