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I agree with taxing churches, but it could hurt other non-profits that actually do good for their communities

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zorialoki 8 July 9
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I think if members have to pay a certain fee -- its never stated, but encouraged -- then it is a service like therapy and should be taxed.

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Level 9

I'm all for it.

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So long as churches keep their noses out of politics, I have no problem with them remaining tax exempt.

I don't, these mega churches need to be taxed all the way to hell
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Level 8

The other charities do not promote political parties

True, and this should make a big difference. They might start now that they are going to lose a large percentage of their working income
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This could work if non-profits are required to provide receipts for their donations to the poor that equal a set percentage of their income. Even if intangibles like preaching and counseling are assigned a representative dollar value it would still prevent the ridiculous excesses of the mega churches while protecting smaller congregations.

Then all they need to do is set up a shell company to donate to to give themselves
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