Churches should be allowed to preach politics from the pulpit but........

[Scarey]

Their days of tax exemption should be done.This is a no brainer.Alot of them do it now and can you imagine the MILLIONS...if not BILLIONS of dollars that would be made in tax revenue?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44741162/ns/politics-the_new_york_times/

 

[Aardvark154]

Churches should be allowed to preach politics from the pulpit

It depends what you mean by that Scarey. U.S. Tax Code does not currently prohibit preaching about politics, what it does prohibit and I agree with the prohibition is supporting a particular candidate or party.

Other that that I disagree with what you write above.

 

[Scarey]

You disagree that millions of dollars of revenue could be raised or that alot of churches don't already delve into politics?

 

[Aardvark154]

Probably a few billion dollars of revenue could be raised if only Schools, Colleges and Universities were taxed.

 

[onthebottom]

Probably a few billion dollars of revenue could be raised if only Schools, Colleges and Universities were taxed.

Is the same true for other non-profits... like the now defunct ACORN?

OTB

 

[Aardvark154]

Is the same true for other non-profits... like the now defunct ACORN?

OTB

Hmm, seemingly Scarey would be delighted to tax every eleemosynary institution in the country into bankruptcy, but I rather suspect that political action groups are excluded from that.

 

[larry]

most likely there wouldn't be much tax income from churches. they would just close. and re-open under a different name...like social club. as far as i have heard, the individual churches are not making a killing. some barely stay afloat. could be wrong tho.

 

[Aardvark154]

as far as i have heard, the individual churches are not making a killing. some barely stay afloat.

The vast majority of congregations in Canada and the U.S. manage to meet their budgets including public outreach to the disadvantaged without much room to spare.

 

[papasmerf]

I will tell you this, politics do not belong on the Alter.

The only message I want to here is the WORD OF GOD, not the opinion of man.

 

[WoodPeckr]

Churches should be allowed to preach politics from the pulpit but........

Always said keep church and state separate.
If churches want to dabble and play in influencing politics, TAX 'em!...

 

[pencilneckgeek2]

I will tell you this, politics do not belong on the Alter.

The only message I want to here is the WORD OF GOD, not the opinion of man.

You want to hear *(not here) words written by men about an imaginary being that lives in the sky?

That explains a lot about your completely and utterly delusional life.

 

[WoodPeckr]

Truthiness also consoles our little blue dancing gnome....:eyebrows:

 

[slowhand0724]

You're saying religion hasn't been political all along?

 

[train]

Is the same true for other non-profits... like the now defunct ACORN?

OTB

We have another example which is current and closer to home. The teachers unions spending on the the Provincial Liberal campaign.

 

[red]

should church officials, rabbis, imams have less freedom of expression than other citizens?

 

[LickingGravity]

should church officials, rabbis, imams have less freedom of expression than other citizens?

No but hopefully they have enough brains not to further alienate parts of their already severely diminished congregations. I stopped having anything to do with the United Church when they started getting politically active beyond what I thought was their purpose.

 

[red]

No but hopefully they have enough brains not to further alienate parts of their already severely diminished congregations. I stopped having anything to do with the United Church when they started getting politically active beyond what I thought was their purpose.

thats a fair way to deal with it. I find the united church an odd duck at times. I read an article once about a United Church minister saying that jesus was just a fable. It made me wonder what they believe.

 

[Cobster]

Whatever, I'd bet a LOT of these pastors live lavishly, more hypocrisy from them.....how shocking.
They make millions, they could afford the taxes if they want to "politick...tick tick"...
http://www.inplainsite.org/html/tele-evangelist_lifestyles.html


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[Aardvark154]

Whatever, I'd bet a LOT of these pastors live lavishly, more hypocrisy from them.....how shocking.

What percentage of say United Church, Anglican, or Orthodox clergy in Canada do you believe are "living lavishly?"

 

[kid_kuh]

I believe Churches are businesses and should be tax accordingly. Just like other not for profit enterprises. Church has always been political both past and present. Read the bible... God did say give(TAX) and you shall receive(DONATIONS/TAX BREAKS)...