i think it is not a problem of the concept religion. I think that almost every “church” or gathering or deed that came naturally by the followers is a lot of the time in good faith, because of religion. The less power you have in a religion the more likely you are to be there for less selfish reason.

now, second generation of churchgoers are no different, but some have become aware of the capitalistic incetives in there resulting in general corruption. Now they still need do something to appease the follower, but does anyone actually know the real financial books of you congregation? No, if they hide anything there is always corruption at play.

i do think that the autonomy of the church results in there always being some charity that actually does do good sponsored by churchly orgs.

for government however there is no deeper foundation to any instance that tries to do good without backin by faith. these programs can be much more effective possibly, but funding can dissapear like that, and more importantly, key people who make the effort a success get shipped/laid of once that happens.

A lot of work that some non-profits do is literally impossible to get normal workers for. It is always very emotional work with a round the clock awareness required. ofc everything is a gradient and nothing is black or white.

i think that just the overburden off being a productive capitalist has made it 10x as exhausting to exists