2007-07-22 17:04:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's actually a completely genius scam. Threaten people with hell, and they'll give you 10% of their income. I just wish I had thought of it first
2007-07-22 17:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
They shouldnt be tax exempt, I think that is part of what the 'goverment may not respect an establishment of religion' was put in our bill of rights for. Sorry im off topic but I had to say that.
Sadly, with many churches you are right.
2007-07-23 00:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some do and some don't. It is a real easy way to spot the wolves in sheep's clothing. It's real simple. Just go to a church and listen to what is being said from the pulpit. If they spend a great deal of time asking for money then you know where their heart is, Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. This goes especially for pastors.
2007-07-23 00:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think just about any religion can apply for tax exempt status, not just Christians. I know a few Wiccan and Pagan groups who have done so.
2007-07-23 00:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by ravencadwell 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is nice for you to let us answer such a rhetorical question, not that you really like to know the answer. Most churches use the money wisely to spread what they believe to be true. You thinking they build extravagant buildings, that would make them putting the money right back into society so don't see how that is doing you wrong.
2007-07-23 00:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by happy warrior 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and yes... and they also exist to grow voters...
All Churches in the U.S are tax exempt... Not the the RC
2007-07-23 00:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that's what the 501c3 government sanction is all about.
Here's a quiz...if you give money to a 'church', and then claim it on your taxes, what did you give?
Answer: Nada, Nothing, Zero, Zilch, The Big Goose Egg.
The End.
2007-07-23 00:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by Notfooled 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not all churches but the catholic church alone . They refuse to pay their taxes to thge government. Give Caesar what is due for Caesar.
jtm
2007-07-23 00:08:55 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pretty much. I think they should be taxed like any other business. They advertise like one, they take your money like one, and they step all over people's rights like one.
2007-07-23 00:09:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I may just be cynical, but that's my belief.
2007-07-23 00:08:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋