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What does it mean?
Religion should be free for the poor as it comforts them.
In plain terms
Keep religion free for the poor since it helps them.
What can you take from it?
Religion should not be priced out of reach for the poor.

Where it applies

  • religious policy
  • social welfare
  • community aid

Putting it to work

  • donating to religious groups
  • advocating free access
  • supporting local churches

Questions to consider

  • Is comfort worth the cost?
  • Should faith have a price?

Another view

This assumes religion is the only solace for poverty.

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