2006-06-11 18:52:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, they are. It only takes 7 members to make a church according to US guidelines. If they apply for tax exempt status then they get it.
2006-06-12 00:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by Sinthyia 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Mormons are recognized as a church, not a cult, so are tax-exempt.
People's Temple was originally recognized as a church in 1962, so received tax-exempt status. Even though the structure and goals of the church changed drastically, they still maintained their status.
2006-06-12 01:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you shocked? Just what about freedom of religion, don't you understand? 200 years ago, Catholicism was considered a cult in most of the US. Before that, King George's troops, burnt churches that wouldn't pay the stamp tax.
2006-06-12 02:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dragonladygold 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes which one is the odd one out
God the father
His son jesus Christ .
Hitler
Which one should be tax exempt
Mormons are recognized as a church in america see www.mormon.org
2006-06-12 05:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by righteous992003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A religion is a successful cult.
2006-06-12 01:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you only need two members and to hold church once a month ..can be in your kitchen..tax exempt
2006-06-12 01:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by Turtle Isle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! and many more that you haven't mentioned.
2006-06-12 01:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋