December 2, 20205 yr 13 minutes ago, paco said: Separation of church and state seem to go over some peoples heads. That churches are run like for profit corporations seems to go over people's heads.
December 2, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, we_gotta_believe said: Doesn't it have more to do with the fact that they're categorized as non-profits rather than the doctrine of separation of church and state? Yes. The separation of church and state argument for tax exempt status is an absurd logical fallacy. By that definition literally no federal or state laws would apply to churches or clergy.
December 2, 20205 yr 41 minutes ago, Gannan said: That churches are run like for profit corporations seems to go over people's heads. You tax them, they get a seat at the table with the govt
December 2, 20205 yr 49 minutes ago, Gannan said: Yes. The separation of church and state argument for tax exempt status is an absurd logical fallacy. By that definition literally no federal or state laws would apply to churches or clergy. I think it's a double edged sword. Taxing them would undoubtably have an adverse effect on the charity work performed by churches and anything that hinders that is a no-go in my mind, but, at the same time, obviously the Joel Olsteens of the world are scam artists that are in it for the profit and should be taxed as such. You'd hope there would be a way to separate the charlatans from the real ones but I'm not sure the government's equipped to make that distinction. 13 minutes ago, paco said: You tax them, they get a seat at the table with the govt They already have that seat.
December 2, 20205 yr 41 minutes ago, paco said: You tax them, they get a seat at the table with the govt Just like me and you. Except they have lobbyists to get their agenda rammed through congress. 29 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: They already have that seat. exactly
December 2, 20205 yr 30 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: Taxing them would undoubtably have an adverse effect on the charity work performed by churches Churches could write off their charitable contributions.
December 4, 20205 yr On 12/2/2020 at 10:36 AM, paco said: You tax them, they get a seat at the table with the govt Oh come on, paco
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