February 29, 2008
Source: The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/feb/29/religion
Faith charities encouraging or promoting violence or hatred risk losing their charitable status as part of a radical overhaul proposed by the Charity Commission.
For the first time all charities - including those advancing religion - must show that their aims are for the benefit of the public. Draft guidance, issued today, will explain to the registered religious charities what constitutes a public benefit and warns that "the abuse or misuse of religious teachings" might lead to a charity being stripped of its status.
Public benefit would also be affected in the case of any religious organisation that promotes hatred or violence or criminal acts.