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In reply to the discussion: Atheist group sues over tax code [View all]sigmasix
(794 posts)14. thank you
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Seconded. The tax break to the churches is a gift for not getting involved in politics
cstanleytech
Nov 2012
#5
Good! I'm fed up with the spew from some religious organizations preaching hatred and
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#6
Yep, many have found big bucks can be made off of the faithful. I also recall a number of
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#44
I totally agree with taxing this group! The IRS has stood by while these so called
teddy51
Nov 2012
#9
Good? I hate to say it, but they are starting something that some of these "churches" have been....
Up2Late
Nov 2012
#12
AGREE -- FINE them and charge them with breaking the law, even jail time for repeat offenders.
Tigress DEM
Nov 2012
#48
Here in rural N.C., the Southern Baptist Republian Church has every single congregation
loudsue
Nov 2012
#19
how exactly is taxing churches a "violation of first amendment rights'...?
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#42
Misleading headline. It should read: Atheist group sues over NON-ENFORCEMENT of the tax code
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#32