Protestantism

» Brian Tubbs - Faith-based, religious, etc.

I'm going to kick into my Ron Paul mode for a second, but...

Better to have non-profit organizations and even (in some cases) for-profit organizations do the bulk of charity work and aid work in America than the government. The government's job (in this area) should be to look at the Big Picture, identify the gaps in service provision, and then take steps (through tax incentives, financial assistance) to find the best private organizations (preferably non-profit) to fill those gaps.

And, of course, through it all, the government should do what it can through education, the tax system, regulations, etc. to REWARD hard work, entrepreneurship, and such - so that we encourage people to improve their lives and better their situation.