The Roman Catholic church has admitted many of its priests & bishops committed child rape and other sexual/physical abuse across the world. Its involvement in the deaths of hundreds of infants in Irish orphanages and the abuse of women in the Magdalene laundries is well documented. Over decades and across the world church hierarchy has tried to silence victims, cover up crimes, and transfer perpetrators so as to avoid responsibility for such behavior by its representatives.

Yet, in the US it remains tax-exempt, and is pointed to by national leaders as a moral authority. Why does the government pay taxpayer money to this evil cabal for it to run social service agencies etc? I've heard it said that it runs hospitals, social services, and schools, which is a positive thing. Well Al Capone gave out charity too. I don't give a rip if or where folks worship on Sundays. But for my taxes to support in any way whatsoever this vile misoganistic organization is unacceptable.