It would seem to me this is in conflict with the seperation of Church and State.
2006-08-01 10:03:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Because churches are considered a charity.
I have no problem with that even though I oppose beliefs as being nonsense.
What I have a problem with is when churches run businesses and avoid business taxes by pretending to be non-profit. Examples of that are the "Holyland" tourist business in Central Florida and travel agencies pretending to be non-profit. There are many more examples.
2006-08-01 10:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Alan Turing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. I find most of the churches don't much with their money, and they just get ridiculously rich from it. Its the money "for God" or hell for you.
I think people shouldn't get tax deduction for such donation. What is the purpose? So you will be "sin-less" and fly to "heaven?" Can't believe this crap in America (probably the only one in the post-industrialized countries). Its like promoting people go to church or be associated with church. There are so few of those legit church who actually does good with those donation out there its sad. No offense.
2006-08-01 10:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by jockychannel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Churches are non-profit organizations. Check the legal definition of it and you'll find that they fit the bill. So they get the same benefits as the American Cancer Society or MDA for instance.
2006-08-01 10:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is considered a donation to a non-profit org. Any donation to a non-profit can be deducted.
2006-08-01 10:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some church homes have energetic and ongoing charities looking after the unfavourable and needy. some church homes seem after wellness and education as nicely. those aspects of church activities would desire to be taxed no greater advantageous than different charities. nearly all of church homes do no longer do charity artwork of any description and could be taxed as companies as would desire to each and all of the non-charitable activities of all church homes. The earnings of pastors and clergymen, that's considerable in church homes with tithing, would desire to be taxed comparable to the different earnings.
2016-12-10 19:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i a catholic,but i do agree with you
2006-08-01 10:07:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋