News, Freedom from Religion Foundation files suit to end tax break for ministers. (salaries, Obama)

[JD59]

A nationwide atheist group is asking religious leaders to take Jesus' advice and render unto Caesar what is Caesar's — especially when it comes to taking the federal tax break on their housing.

The Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation says the housing exemption gives churches an unfair advantage because they can compensate their leaders with tax-free housing.

Freedom from Religion Foundation files suit to end tax break for ministers | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

[sailordave]

Hmm, no mention of muslims or scientology. Only those christian based religions mentioned. Naturally.

[chielgirl]

I didn't know that ministers didn't pay taxes.
I thought it was just the church...

Free housing would also be considered taxable income.
They work, they pay.

[cleanhouse]

Originally Posted by sailordave

Hmm, no mention of muslims or scientology. Only those christian based religions mentioned. Naturally.

Or Synagogues.

Typical anti-Christianity from the supposed open minded left.

Hypocrites.

[Haaziq]

Originally Posted by cleanhouse

Or Synogoues.

Typical anti-Christianity from the supposed open minded left.

Hypocrites.

Ok. All religions are BS.


Happy?

[chielgirl]

Duh, the Cs garner the greatest benefit.
Of course it would cover ALL religions.

Those poor poor Cs.
Nobody likes them, they're persecuted.
Ahhhh. Sob Sob Whine.

[workingclasshero]

what about the 'tax free' housing that acorn does

if we are going to strip 'taxfree' status form one group, then be better strip it from all groups

no more taxbreaks for welfare either, a welfare check is INCOME, and the section 8 housing should not be tax free

[Haaziq]

Originally Posted by chielgirl

Duh, the Cs garner the greatest benefit.
Of course it would cover ALL religions.

Those poor poor Cs.
Nobody likes them, they're persecuted.
Ahhhh. Sob Sob Whine.

Victim mentality.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see Hindus or Buddhists trying to influence US politics. I don't follow their beliefs, but I respect them more since they keep it to themselves.

[chielgirl]

If you're on welfare, you're not making enough to pay taxes. Duh.
That's not the same with religious folk; they get vehicles, homes and salaries tax free.
That's theft.

[texdav]

Bascailly there are suits filed everyday by groups around the country and indivdauls by the millions. Since this one involved the protection of religio from government in the constitution its like to never see the court room. I couold file a suit asking that Obama be stripped of pay until he aid back the stimulsu mney he has gicen to many groups or that they pay it back.Meanless really.