Should Religion be Taxed?

Question

Such as Property,State,County ETC...

Answer 1

yes until these far right retarded nut jobs shut up about meaningles issues like stopping gay marriage , the ten commandments crap , creation ''science'',prayer in school and countless other things they should not only pay taxes but be fined every time they say something completely pointless in public

Answer 2

Property which is used in actual worship services more than two days out of a month, and vehicles used strictly for transport to and from services should remain exempt from taxation.

I'm defining worship services as exclusively religious functions, not social gatherings, lectures, or rallies of any kind. Social issues are fair game, but political candidates should not be commented on in any way, form or fashion. Tax exemption is a privilege, not a right, one that hinges on neutrality in electoral matters. The privilege should be revoked if churches endorse, campaign for or contribute funds to candidates or parties.

Any property which is used for purposes other than church services and or transportation to and from services should be subject to taxation on an increasing scale similar to the scale for income tax. This includes clergy residences, TV and radio broadcasting stations, vehicles not used in transportation of parishioners who require a ride to and from services, including but not limited to clergy's personal vehicles, privately owned aircraft.

If they want to play the game of politics, them must pay the admission price like everyone else.

If they want to start a for-profit business, let any such venture be taxed in the exact same fashion as any non sectarian venture.

Answer 3

I feel that the chruch itself should not be taxed but any money making commercial enterprise such as a hospital or parking lot that rents parking places should pay property tax and income tax.

Answer 4

I don't believe anything should be taxed. Taxation is the forceful expropriation of rightly owned property at gunpoint. If you don't pay a tax, people with guns come to escort you into a little cage where you will be locked up with rapists and murderers. If you resist, they will blast a little hole in your head.

So no, religions, which do far better loving and charitable work than government ever could, should not be taxed. I.e., I don't think we should point any more State-owned guns at our priests, rabbis and ministers.

How's this--? I think government should be taxed!!

Answer 5

Should any of the Ten Commandments be ignored, and be allowed?Only just questioning simple logic, for the life of anyone who say yes, I would like to cast the first stone.Even though I'm not religious, but Spiritual, I know that religion is like life and death to most humans, or most Americans, DON'T mess with this if you want political suicide mr/ms politician.Keep your advice about taxing religion just where it is in this wonderful forum.

Answer 6

Yes religion should be taxed. Where do you think so many politcal and rich people hide their money. The beauty of it is they just withdraw it like a bank. Of course there is a few % points for the service.

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

Not unless they are for profit. Churches are generally non-profit organizations and are entitled to the same tax breaks as any other non-profit organization.

Answer 9

Yes the catholic church is the biggest organized crime syndicate in the world

Answer 10

yes...since Churches allow political candidates to campaign from their pulpits.