new bill going to be introduced later this weak requiring relgious based groups that act in the poltical arena to file the proper paper work as any other lobbist group and pay taxes just the same do you think this is fair? and how do you think this will effect our goverment if at all (if it passes)
2007-03-15 07:07:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This will stop many black Churches from campaigning for liberals and will probably have a positive effect on our system of government. Our constitution does not include any language separating church and state, that was in the constitution of the now defunked USSR
2007-03-15 07:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by espreses@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it is fair. There should be separation of church and state.
If churches and religious groups want to play in the political arena, then said churches and religious groups should have to pay for the privilege like the rest of us.
If this bill passes, then it will be a good thing for the government.
2007-03-15 07:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by David V 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This has little to do with the seperation of church and state.
This is simple common sense-if faith-based groups are going to engage in lobbying, they should conform to the same rules and requirements as any other lobbying group.
2007-03-17 18:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be this separation...is there? No. Will there ever be? No. Why? Because the Church's have too much power over our Government.
Yes, if they are going to politicize their church and back certain politicians, they should be taxed.
2007-03-15 07:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by hera 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law in the US requiring Seperation of Church and State. Thats a myth created by communist based outfits like the ACLU. (Yes, the were founded by ex-soviet communists in 1923).
2007-03-15 07:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by Sane 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Unconstitutional...won't pass.
It's Freedom OF Religion NOT Freedom FROM Religion.
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2007-03-15 07:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, this is completely fair..
Some churches have been inappropriately
involved in politics in the past few years.
2007-03-15 07:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That would be fair. If these religious organizations want to act like lobbyists then they need to be treated like lobbyists.
2007-03-15 07:36:02 · answer #8 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it would be a good way to get the religious organizations off our backs and our lawmakers to leave their religion at home.
Otherwise, we should end tax-exempt status for religious organizations, period.
2007-03-15 07:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by mostinstantkarma 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if they include outlawing Democrats from giving speeches in churches.
2007-03-15 07:11:55 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋