The only ones that have made any money out of future markets, is the church and its assets, built on selling a concept on an unproven indoctrination...do i smell fraud here ....????
2006-10-07 04:58:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All recognized religions have a tax free status because they are supposed to be non-profit! HaHa! Prime examples (since they are most visible) are the televangelists and the Christian Coalition who are spending millions to promote their favored political candidates and their religious viewpoints; which would lead to even more loss of our civil rights.
I am not far off the mark by saying that they want the eventual outcome to be an American Christian Theocracy. Two prime examples of Theocracies are Iran and Saudi Arabia.
I think the churches should be taxed if they will not recognize the separation of church and state. They want it both ways!
2006-10-07 05:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Smiling Grace 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who would strip them? The state? These are private assets held by private citizens.
If you smell fraud then do your best to do as you say.
Futures markets are nothing but stocks and bonds and all are free to buy them.
If you do not agree with the doctrine of Christianity,then have at it.
Do your best to bring it all down.
2006-10-07 05:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by Den 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't care how much you hate believers, the Church, or God Himself but we do agree that the Church should pay her fair share in the way of taxes. I have always attended small store front churches that had to rent space. Why should the small struggling churches have to pay property tax (believe me it's included in the rest each month) and the big rich churches get off scott free... Jim
2006-10-07 05:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Churches get their money and assets from donations. Then it can be invested. But either way, a person can donate their money to anything they want, it is not against any law even if the cause is not a worthy one.
Besides, who is going to decide who you can give your money to? Do you want some government agency deciding what is good for you and what is not?
2006-10-07 05:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by jakejr6 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think they should taxed, if they support politically. Really, where does all that money go anyway? It should be given to the poor rather than just held. I'm sure the minister shouldn't be driving around in a Benz either. To me, that is not meek.
2006-10-07 05:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by windandwater 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of which church do you speak? There are thousands in the United States alone, likely millions in the whole world.
2006-10-07 05:02:08 · answer #6 · answered by sjpadilla1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic Church which has it's own bank - MAYBE - but most of the churches only have what is needed to help themselves and the communities - NO!@
2006-10-07 05:03:11 · answer #7 · answered by nswblue 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes ,no investment ,no emi only returns to enjoy.
the best fraud since ages.
2006-10-07 05:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by aathrey 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When freedom of religion has gone, how far behind do you think freedom of speech, and freedom to assemble will be?
Hoping the best for you...
2006-10-07 05:01:32 · answer #9 · answered by Debra N 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, but if they continue to support political agendas they should be taxed, and taxed heavily.
2006-10-07 05:01:02 · answer #10 · answered by Skippy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋