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Major Nikon

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8. Im even OK with them keeping it

Reply to Mariana (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 19, 2018, 10:48 PM

Apr 2018

If they were no longer using the building for services and were keeping it purely for historical purposes and public access, then it might be appropriate for the taxpayer to support that endeavor. However if the are using it to support the church itself, it’s impossible to keep those two interests separate.

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Good News: FFRF win: N.J. Supreme Court upholds bar on funds to repair churches [View all] Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2018 OP

Torn. I do not want the historic preservation trust fund misused, but Freethinker65 Apr 2018 #1

I think it would be different if they were no longer churches. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2018 #3

I like to see the old buildings preserved, too Mariana Apr 2018 #6

Im even OK with them keeping it Major Nikon Apr 2018 #8

My town recently voted to purchase a truly unique old mansion Mariana Apr 2018 #10

Good! Let churches foot the bill to preserve their own buildings. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #2

I do not believe in a transcendent diety. But I do know one of the churches that received money. 3Hotdogs Apr 2018 #4

Who was responsible for letting the leak go on Mariana Apr 2018 #7

It is a church that was built when the parish had money. Wealthy parishoners moved out decades ago. 3Hotdogs Apr 2018 #9

WOW 7-0...that was a definite decision. BigmanPigman Apr 2018 #5