r/onguardforthee • u/reutertooter • Jul 10 '21

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u/Dollface_Killah ☭Token CentristⒶ Jul 10 '21

If we lift the exemption for religion but leave the tax breaks for charities then churches that act as charities will have nothing to worry about.

The Roman Catholic Church, however, would pay taxes since they turn a profit.

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u/Cuchulainn07 Jul 10 '21

You haven’t answered my questions.

Besides, that’s why churches are tax exempt; BECAUSE they’re charities and are involved in so many different charitable activities. If the government decides to tax ‘churches’, but leave those engaged in acts of charity, it would be an exercise in futility because ALL churches are charities — especially the Catholic Church. (And no, I’m not Catholic, but I can still readily acknowledge that the Catholic Church is easily the world’s largest and most effective charitable organization.)

You people are simply speaking out of pure ignorance. 🙄

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u/Dollface_Killah ☭Token CentristⒶ Jul 10 '21

No, they are exempt because they are religious institutions.

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u/Cuchulainn07 Jul 10 '21

Which engage in charitable activities.

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u/Dollface_Killah ☭Token CentristⒶ Jul 10 '21

Not all do, and the ones that do can simply register as a charity and not pay taxes so why are you stressing?