God, man and growth

how much religen plays in economic progress? which is important general welfare of people or poverty with religen? what is the use of religen when we cant provide clean water or treat the sick.

http://www.economist.com/finance/displayStory.cfm?story_id=2208914

why don't you highlight the paragraphs which has some material to discuss? I don't think religion is any hinderance in progress and welfare.