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In reply to the discussion: Tax the damn churches already! [View all]jimfields33
(16,446 posts)11. I read a few years ago that if they began taxing all churches,
A good majority of black churches would close down due to affordability. Sorry no link.
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The one thing standing between us and totalitarianism is the Johnson Amendment.
Initech
Jun 2023
#24
Absolutely. F**Kers want to play in politics and interfere in governments etc.
scarletlib
Jun 2023
#8
The cognitive dissonance will be intense here once the black churches start screaming if this
Celerity
Jun 2023
#9
Yank the exemptions from the pastors too. Look at this church in my home town. I really
brewens
Jun 2023
#13
A visit to the Vatican will give an idea of the asset wealth - why not donate all thet?
BSdetect
Jun 2023
#15