It may interest you to know that churches are indeed taxed, though, of course not the same as for-profits. The reason? Because we are taxed like other not-for-profits. Given that the vast majority of churches always skate on the edge of survival, they truly are not-for-profit. Why should they be taxed differently from other service organizations?
The real issue here is that Mayor Parker and the city council have over stepped their authority. Using subpenas as a scare tactic to intimidate opposition is what at issue here. Noticed she did not back down until she was challenged by people and groups stronger then her empire. Basically she is a bully. Asking for pastors to turn over communications within the church? So confessions are to be made public?
cdward over 9 years ago
It may interest you to know that churches are indeed taxed, though, of course not the same as for-profits. The reason? Because we are taxed like other not-for-profits. Given that the vast majority of churches always skate on the edge of survival, they truly are not-for-profit. Why should they be taxed differently from other service organizations?
Odon Premium Member over 9 years ago
Thank you and Good Grief.
echoraven over 9 years ago
Seems like an invitation for a lot of creepy.
canFunny over 9 years ago
@Size of a peaWhat is it that the good book says; a camel through the eye of needle before a rich man in heaven, or something like that.
dzw3030 over 9 years ago
:-) Makes as much sense as anything I’ve read before…
hugewolf over 9 years ago
The real issue here is that Mayor Parker and the city council have over stepped their authority. Using subpenas as a scare tactic to intimidate opposition is what at issue here. Noticed she did not back down until she was challenged by people and groups stronger then her empire. Basically she is a bully. Asking for pastors to turn over communications within the church? So confessions are to be made public?
manteo16nc over 9 years ago
First Amendment wins this round!
Anweir88 over 9 years ago
For once I actually agree with you!