Why Are US Churches Tax Exempt?

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> Why Are Churches and Religious Organizations Tax-Exempt?

The reasons are several

Any good reasons?

 

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The First Amendment.

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

 

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Start taxing churches and the government will have its foot inside the door and start dictating what can and cannot be preached inside the walls of the church, and use the IRS as its enforcer to crack down and intimidate churches that don't toe the line. ...

The funny thing is, the tax exemption rule actually gives them the power to do this. It happens over and over again. When churches get too uppity, too involved in politics, the government threatens to yank their tax exemption perk.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

What a fucking joke nation we have.

America is the greatest nation on the face of this earth. We have our flaws, but we meet them head on and in the end; we defeat the evil one at a time.
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No. We are gonna disagree on that.

Well, we call all agree that you are an idiot perhaps?

Well you can all kiss my lilly white ass. Rah rah cheerleader assholes.

 

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To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

The First Amendment.

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

You have it ass backwards! The power to tax churches is the power to control them. That is why they are not taxed.

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

 

[dblack]

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

You have it ass backwards! The power to tax churches is the power to control them. That is why they are not taxed.

Heh, yeah. That's what they told us in school.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

The First Amendment.

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

You have it ass backwards! The power to tax churches is the power to control them. That is why they are not taxed.

Heh, yeah. That's what they tell us in school.

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

 

[dblack]

The First Amendment.

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

You have it ass backwards! The power to tax churches is the power to control them. That is why they are not taxed.

Heh, yeah. That's what they tell us in school.

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

No...let him go...it's funny to read.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

The First Amendment.

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

You have it ass backwards! The power to tax churches is the power to control them. That is why they are not taxed.

Heh, yeah. That's what they tell us in school.

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

Those infringements are unconstitutional and would never stand up in court if they refused to pay, dumbass!

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

No...let him go...it's funny to read.

You know what is REALLY funny? Your IQ!

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

No...let him go...it's funny to read.

You know what is REALLY funny? Your IQ!

 

[dblack]

The First Amendment.

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

You have it ass backwards! The power to tax churches is the power to control them. That is why they are not taxed.

Heh, yeah. That's what they tell us in school.

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

Those infringements are unconstitutional and would never stand up in court if they refused to pay, dumbass!

They've stood up in court for a long time. It's basically accepted that religions that get too uppity politically, will lose their tax exempt status. I don't even see anyone challenging that. Do you?

The topic asks why churches are tax exempt. Huckabee nails it:

“You may not clap real loud for this, but at least hear me out and think about it and pray about it,” he said. “I think we need to recognize that it may be time to quit worrying so much about the tax code and start thinking more about the truth of the living God, and if it means that we give up tax-exempt status and tax deductions for charitable contributions, I choose freedom more than I choose a deduction that the government gives me permission to say what God wants me to say.”

Huckabee said it may be time for churches to say: “Keep your deductions. Keep the exemptions. We stand more faithful with what God would have us to say, and we choose our freedom more than our financial benefit.”

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

No...let him go...it's funny to read.

You know what is REALLY funny? Your IQ!

Your debate skills are underwhelming. The Grinch had a small heart. You apparently have a small brain.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

No...let him go...it's funny to read.

You know what is REALLY funny? Your IQ!

Your debate skills are underwhelming. The Grinch had a small heart. You apparently have a small brain.

Maybe...you are sure showing your ass on this topic..."IT'S IN THE CONSTITUTION!!!....MYAH!!"

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

The First Amendment.

Tax exemption for churches is a direct violation of the First Amendment, which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ...". That's exactly what the tax exemption is.

You have it ass backwards! The power to tax churches is the power to control them. That is why they are not taxed.

Heh, yeah. That's what they tell us in school.

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

Those infringements are unconstitutional and would never stand up in court if they refused to pay, dumbass!

They've stood up in court for a long time. It's basically accepted that religions that get too uppity politically, will lose their tax exempt status. I don't even see anyone challenging that. Do you?

The topic asks why churches are tax exempt. Huckabee nails it:

“You may not clap real loud for this, but at least hear me out and think about it and pray about it,” he said. “I think we need to recognize that it may be time to quit worrying so much about the tax code and start thinking more about the truth of the living God, and if it means that we give up tax-exempt status and tax deductions for charitable contributions, I choose freedom more than I choose a deduction that the government gives me permission to say what God wants me to say.”

Huckabee said it may be time for churches to say: “Keep your deductions. Keep the exemptions. We stand more faithful with what God would have us to say, and we choose our freedom more than our financial benefit.”

Oh, really? If churches are involved in politics they need to have their tax exemption revoked.

Show us an example. Surely you can do that.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

To keep them out of politics. The government knows that clergy are the 'mouthpiece' of God. Therefore they have, or can have incredible political sway over their parishioners. This includes up to revolution (John Brown). So, governments, in complete preservation mode elected to deter this type of talk by laying the 'tax exempt' carrot out there.
Churches don't get to preach politics, and in return they get to keep ALLLLL of the money.

What a fucking joke nation we have.

Exactly. The tax exemption "perk" - just like most benes the government hands out - is a leash, designed to keep religions "in their place".

It is not "handed out" by the government. It is in the Constitution you backwards dumbass!

So what? It's purpose is clear. And corrupt. Mike Huckabee gets it:

Huckabee questions church tax-exemption – Baptist News Global

That article is totally unrelated to the discussion.

Apparently you didn't read it. It discusses how the exemption is used to threaten religions and infringe on religious freedom.

No...let him go...it's funny to read.

You know what is REALLY funny? Your IQ!

Your debate skills are underwhelming. The Grinch had a small heart. You apparently have a small brain.

Maybe...you are sure showing your ass on this topic..."IT'S IN THE CONSTITUTION!!!....MYAH!!"

Why are you such an asshole?

Not only are you an asshole, but apparently your intellect is honed to the fine edge of a beach ball!

 

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Oh, really? If churches are involved in politics they need to have their tax exemption revoked.

I don't know about "need". But that's the law, yes.
If they're involved more than the government would like, they lose the exemption. I thought this was common knowledge.

Show us an example. Surely you can do that.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1828.pdf

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Oh, really? If churches are involved in politics they need to have their tax exemption revoked.

I don't know about "need". But that's the law, yes.
If they're involved more than the government would like, they lose the exemption. I thought this was common knowledge.

Show us an example. Surely you can do that.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1828.pdf

I ask for examples of churches losing their tax exempt status and you respond with a link to an IRS publication. How stupid are you? Should I have written it in crayon so you would understand it better?