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[-] AuroraZzz@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

If the church actually gave to the poor, they could write it off on their taxes. The fact that they are tax exempt means that these churches are taking advantage of the benefits of society while giving back nothing in return

[-] sadreality@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

This how its always have been... And that ain't even the worst of in as many relious organization are fronts for abuse of children. And it seems there is jack shit society will do about it. They operate above the law across countries.

The more traditional, the creepier they.

[-] AlwaysNowNeverNotMe@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago

Because when they aren't preaching hate or defending their pedophiles or building their golden castles or fundraising to convert destitute people their book says to do nice things to other Christians.

[-] sadreality@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Defending? Many of them are pedos lol

[-] lobut@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

No no no, THEY need money (as the late great George Carlin has said) but you gotta pray. How are they supposed to help people otherwise? Also, ignore that this charity garbage has allowed the rich to siphon tax money away. You HAVE to ignore that and think about the small church that's helping people. Also ignore that statistically these people are probably exerting political influence amongst these people.

[-] WilliamTheWicked@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

This one is only fair. They think they should be able to guide political policies and laws. Why should they not need to contribute to the upkeep of these systems?

[-] Shnebs@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Because I am not (give me tax exemption status)

[-] InfiniteVariables@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If you tax churches then the state will be incentivized to perpetuate them. Separation of church and state exists for a reason.

[-] Johanno@lemmy.fmhy.net 1 points 1 year ago

And how is it separated if they get special conditions?

[-] style99@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Heaven forbid people actually render unto Caesar what is his.

[-] uphillbothways@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Because we're all god's children so they'd have hella exemptions. /s
Thing is, he's waaaaaay behind on child support and every last cent the church has should be garnished by the state.

[-] Hypersapien@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Next time a Christian says "it's not a religion, it's a relationship" ask if that means their church shouldn't get religious tax exemption.

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