faith-based

Etymology
. The political sense emerged from the 1970s to the 1980s. The term "faith-based organization" dates from 1971.

Adjective

 * 1)  based on religious faith
 * ... a self-confidence which stems from faith in the Buddha and His power. By this faith-based confidence they cure themselves." (1982)
 * 1)  of civic associations connected with religious groups, specifically of such organizations sponsored by government funds
 * You are requesting a $2,100,000 increase for a "Faith Based and Community Initiatives," for a total of $37,432,000 [...]. What distinguishes these projects from faith-based initiatives of the Employment and Training Administration? (1988)