Adjective
(theology, religious studies) 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)[2]
(chiefly US, euphemistic) 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)[3]
Religion, it stops people from thinking because they think all the answers are in that one book; it impedes progress; it justifies crazy people. Flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative. Bill Maher
Science is paramount, but presents no challenge to a creed that rests on faith-based belief. Joseph Silk
See, Barack been, um, talking down to black people on this faith-based... I want to cut his nuts off. Barack, he's talking down to black people. Jesse Jackson
I think flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative. I think religion is a neurological disorder. Bill Maher
My main source for faith-based stuff is mostly the Bible, and a childhood with a much, much higher-than-median exposure to theological thought. Jim Butcher
On Day One, a startup is a faith-based enterprise. Steve Blank