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Casper in Dallas · 02-19-2011, 09:11 AM

Should religious organizations lose their tax exempt status?
Since many are now involving themselves in politics isn't it time for them to lose their special status. Think of the revenue the government would gain.
Casper

01Snake · 02-19-2011, 09:12 AM

sanrene · 02-19-2011, 09:36 AM

vicket · 02-19-2011, 09:39 AM

liebknecht · 02-19-2011, 09:45 AM

Yes. Religious organizations are a pernicious plague on humanity anyway.

calmdude · 02-19-2011, 09:46 AM

Yes. But do you know of many politicians who have the spheres to advocate this?

theunbrainwashed · 02-19-2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liebknecht

Yes. Religious organizations are a pernicious plague on humanity anyway.

And communism isn't?

Captain Obvious · 02-19-2011, 10:40 AM

Aren't churches non-profit institutions anyway?

Entities liked the United Way or the Make a Wish foundation aren't taxed, are they?

It just seems like it would just be a matter of churches changing their tax filling status.

Anyway, anyone who is more familiar with non-profits and taxes, please chime in.

jon1987 · 02-19-2011, 10:48 AM

emcee squared · 02-19-2011, 01:01 PM

Absolutely.