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SergeStorms

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Sat May-08-10 04:50 AM
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6. Can someone please explain to me....

WHY these churches are still considered tax exempt? They have PACs, lobbyists, they're into banking, securities exchange, they address political issues from the pulpit, yet no one will come out and say what these churches REALLY are: Corporations. They should be taxed as such. But no, despite their assertions that they're victims of "religious persecution" they are allowed to conduct business like any other Fortune 500 company. Come to think of it, very few Fortune 500 companies pay taxes either. :shrug: I guess capitalism is the reigning religion in the US now, and taxes are considered Satan incarnate.

Get behind me, IRS! :eyes:

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