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In reply to the discussion: Tax the damn churches already! [View all]Zeitghost
(3,930 posts)39. By Shareholders I mean Ownership
Even most small businesses have them, although a small sole proprietor might not have incorporated, the same principles apply.
Most churches, even most RCC parishes break even every year. There is no reason to accumulate excess cash as there is legally no way to distribute it to people.
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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