Agree(hohenfelsvol @ Jul 24 said:They shouldn't because if it is a "real" church they are not in the business to make a profit. They are supposed to use funds gathered for building, renovating, aiding, and doing good for all they can help.
Problem is that not all are like that. :devilsmoke: Some are out to get big houses and cars and they can do it by pretending to help people. Those are who should be weeded out and taxed or worse.
(hohenfelsvol @ Jul 24 said:They shouldn't because if it is a "real" church they are not in the business to make a profit. They are supposed to use funds gathered for building, renovating, aiding, and doing good for all they can help.
(Orangewhiteblood @ Jul 24 said:Well, that's what we're doing with some of our tax money in Iraq. Should the churches not have to help out with the rebuilding, renovating, aiding and doing good for Iraq also?
In almost any residential neighborhood, the largest, most valuable parcel of land is a church. Yet churches, like other non-profit organizations, pay no taxes.
In exchange for tax-exempt status, we require only one thing from non-profit organizations that they stay out of political campaigns.
Yet a few days ago, churches around Washington observed "Referendum Sunday," on which they asked worshipers to sign petitions for Referendum 65, which would force a November vote on the law passed by the Legislature to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Church groups historically have taken stands on issues like slavery, women's rights, prohibition and minority rights. But, they should stop at taking positions on particular candidates or ballot measures.
If they want to promote ballot measures, they should give up their tax-exempt status.
(Orangewhiteblood @ Jul 24 said:Well, that's what we're doing with some of our tax money in Iraq. Should the churches not have to help out with the rebuilding, renovating, aiding and doing good for Iraq also?
(GAVol @ Jul 24 said:What's the problem with a Pastor endorsing a ballot initiative that matches his beliefs? As long as the church doesn't get into the business of endorsing candidates, I think they are OK.
So you don't think that churches get involved with endorsing candidates?
(OrangeEmpire @ Jul 24 said:OWB do you now believe we are in the last days.......3 agreements! LOL
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