Religious entities have long partnered with government to provide social services under the same rules that apply to other nonprofits. Some legislative proposals to increase government funding to religious providers of social services and religious schools alter the way religious entities and the government have traditionally cooperated and blur important lines between church and state. Many such proposals allow government funding of houses of worship, religious schools and other pervasively religious entities, thereby threatening religious liberty.

For specific examples of government funding initiatives, visit our resources on charitable choice and school vouchers at right.