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In the Dakkhinavibhanga Sutta (Majjhima 142), the Buddha said that, “an offering made to the monastic Sangha is incalculable, immeasurable. And, I say, that in no way does a gift to a person individually ever have a greater fruit than an offering made to the monastic Sangha”.

http://www.dhammaloka.org.au/article...of-sangha.html

AB often seems to justify his views with the more dodgy suttas, such as MN 142, which states:

this can be compared to the Dhammapada, which states:

307. There are many evil characters and uncontrolled men wearing the saffron robe. These wicked men will be born in states of woe because of their evil deeds.

308. It would be better to swallow a red-hot iron ball, blazing like fire, than as an immoral and uncontrolled monk to eat the alms of the people.

Nirayavagga: Hell personally, i am not sure what can be perceived as 'blind faith' in monks in general is particularly helpful