...so why do you still claim tax exempt status for your (non!) religious institutions?
2007-09-08 23:45:59 · 13 answers · asked by Bajingo 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For people who asked where I 'got the idea' that Christianity is not a religion. Well, from Christians:
http://www.christinyou.net/pages/notrel.html
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=1136L&netp_id=470631&event=HPT&item_code=WW
http://christer-lynn-mawia.blogspot.com/2006/09/u-never-knoe.html
2007-09-09 00:20:07 · update #1
I'm agree with you they just want to say that we are the superiors and the best
but the Jesus said that we all are brothers and he said only god
by the way the stupid one is you mr. fscarberry20 so shot the **** up
The_Cricket you shot the **** up too mother ******
2007-09-08 23:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by P.E.Z 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not all Christians say that Christianity isn't a religion. It's my opinion that Christianity is MORE than a religion: It's a lifestyle, and a relationship with God. No other religion can claim that it gives a person a relationship with an EXTERNAL God. Some of the pantheistic religions tell a person to find God within themselves, and within nature. That is the only God to them.
Anyway, the question is not about the difference between Christianity and other religions. The question is, why is Christianity tax-exempt if it "isn't a religion"? That's simple. ANY organization that donates money to charity (and is non-profit) is tax exempt. Period.
So whether Christianity is a "religion" or not, it should remain tax exempt.
2007-09-09 06:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't say it's not a religion, I know it's a religion. Were on earth did you get that idea from?
Umm...yeah. Those links you gave, they obviously don't know what they're talking about. I'm Christian myself, and I have the good sense to know that Christianity IS a religion.
2007-09-09 07:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Skippy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a "relationship" with someone they can't see, hear, or touch. I think people who refer to Christianity as a relationship and therefore not a religion are officially delusional.
2007-09-09 07:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For Christians who say that Christianity is not a religion, read my reply to the following question. Within my reply is a link to a question I asked recently. Please click on the link. Read.
CHRISTIANITY IS A BONA FIDE RELIGION.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aj9HbTIrv1nI8Lenwqd7.Zrty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070908060636AAigXbJ&show=7#profile-info-zQiUpn3laa
2007-09-09 07:20:29 · answer #5 · answered by Dolores G. Llamas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went in my room one day .I felt like dying.I said I cant take this.Jesus please forgive my sins .I am a sinner.Jesus I believe You are God's Son and You died on the cross for my sins.Come into my heart.And all of the sudden I felt peace and love come into my heart .It was so powerful I never believed anyone could love me like that.I said It's Jesus It's Jesus He saved me.I am going to go to heaven
2007-09-09 06:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey if you get a break... take it...
Don't talk like you wouldn't... If the GOVT. said, "Hey... You don't have to pay taxes..." wouldn't you be all over it... especially if you already a part of that organization.
2007-09-09 06:53:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is not a religion ? Then it must be a CULT !
2007-09-09 07:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well spotted.
That made my day I can tell you - woops look for the thumbs down now...
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2007-09-09 07:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by Rai A 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who told you that?
2007-09-09 07:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋