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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
How would they be able to run it totally free?

Chuches don't pay taxes - they still have to pay the electric bill, the mortgage , the janitor etc...
gpt
Well... Churches, at least the one my parents go to, pass a basket around where people put checks or cash into... They get thousands a weekend at least in donations. I'm sure they could find money somewhere though to help those in need...