Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints

[LiberalFighter]

12. All churches should lose their tax exemption.

They should form separate charity organizations that qualify for tax exemptions that help other people. The tithing should not be a deduction. There wouldn't be anything wrong with the parishioner reducing their tithing and giving what they don't give to the church charity group.

Money given to a church that pays for the salaries and benefits of the clergy and other staff not deductible.
Money given to a church that pays for the maintenance of a church not deductible.

Money given to a church charity that is used only to run the charity would be deductible.
The charity could not have have a clergy person administer or be on the board. They could not have their spouse or relative on the board.