You do realize we have been rewarding people for philanthropic endeavours for a while now right? I understand that you personally feel that recognition however that doesn't really give reason for people who want recognition to not receive it, as you are completely free to not report it. Also...
My reading regards to the religion issue :
If you read the statement closely it says activities that are SOLELY for the promotion of a religion cannot be counted". I think what is not being understood is the different between actions taken which are related to religion, such as the Salvation...