Does anyone worship these old gods? Would a shrine to mythology get the same exemptions as a regular church?
2007-11-16 17:43:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To get the same tax exemptions as the standard church/synagogue/mosque, you would have to establish it as a 501c-3 educational non-profit organization, and in order to claim it to be a church, you will have to hold regular services.
One person's mythology is another person's religion.
2007-11-16 17:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is really much this way: no human can, or ever could raise a perfect human, only God can; Romans 5:12, Romans 3:23. Jehovah God did raise a perfect human son in Jesus Christ; 1st Peter 2:22. Jesus then gave his life a ransom sacrifice for our sins, something a sinful man could not do. It is in this way that life is a free gift Romans 5:8, and Romans 5:10. However, there is more to do on our part. Jesus Christ said to make disciples; Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Matthew 24:14. Even the Apostles carried out Jesus words to preach the Good News of God's Kingdom, and like the Apostle Paul, those who preached in the 1st Century pummeled their bodies for the Good News: 1st Corinthians 9:19-27. Paul also said that those who practice the things listed in 1st Corinthians 6:9-10 would not inherit God's Kingdom. Verse 11 of the same chapter says that is what some of you were, meaning the Corinthians changed their works to be in harmony with God's will. James says it all at James 2:26 "Indeed, as the body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead"
2016-05-23 22:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were a member of an organization such as Hellenion or Church of Thessaly (both of which are recognized Hellenic Pagan religious organizations) you might very well be able to get tax-exempt status. Hellenion has local congregations (Called Demoi and Proto-Demoi) in various locations throughout the country.
2007-11-16 18:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the tax rules allow exemption if you can get a minimum number of followers to belong to your temple. I think that number is around 30.
It would not matter if the temple was worshipping Zeus or the late David Koresh.
2007-11-16 17:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually yes, some people do still worship the old Gods...and many Neo-Pagan temples/covens/organizations do have tax-exempt status for religious reasons.
2007-11-16 17:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by AessaMenevrah 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you go to a christian church YOU DO GO TO a temple of zeus.
The latin word for god is deus, in essense, same as zeus. It's all over the latin versions.
SOmeone asked a question in regards to grecian diety the other day. I told her to watch the movie 300, they talk about them in there. She got mad at me. It she wants to worship, "inbred swine", its up to her they say.
2007-11-16 17:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not. It's worth a try
2007-11-16 17:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably should. It would make more sense than these stupid religions today.
2007-11-16 17:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi Kyle!
thanks for your 10 points!
I think that as long as Zeus is a dead 'god' he couldn't do anything for you..Ever!
Why don't you try with JESUS, the Son Of God!
2007-11-16 22:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by Incognito 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't see why it wouldn't.
2007-11-16 17:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋