I’d allow giving at church to specific charitable causes to still be counted, but not those that pay pastor’s salaries, building and maintainence [sic] costs, etc.
Have you seen the palaces that many charities and non-profits call home? Go check out the national HQ for United Way or any of the environmental groups.
Have you any idea what the people running these outfits pay themselves?
Should donations to these groups be tax-deductible?