[Fallen]

Also, let's try to stay on topic, rather than attacking my use of words. That is a fault on my part, but this debate would be much better if we could actually debate the topic at hand.

If this isn't on topic, then I don't know what is.

It is only logical to assume that all other religions should be included in discussion, because Christianity isn't the only religion that is exempt.

It's not logical. It's presumptuous and the thread title explicitly states "Churches".

Most businesses pay taxes. Churches, and other religious groups, are exempt from these taxes, for no apparent reason.

I thought you said, "Everyone else". Also, the reason behind tax exempt is the First Amendment.

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[Leader]

If this isn't on topic, then I don't know what is.


It's not logical. It's presumptuous and the thread title explicitly states "Churches".


I thought you said, "Everyone else".

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Fine. Churches shouldn't be exempt from taxes. They should have to pay taxes like everyone else, besides other religious groups.

[Fallen]

Fine. Churches shouldn't be exempt from taxes. They should have to pay taxes like everyone else, besides other religious groups.

I am genuinely confused by this statement.

[Fox™]

I don't believe so; mine, and a lot of others run on donations only. I don't believe the church should pay it, especially because most don't take any government funding, and (most of them) are non-profit.

[True2marie]

Absolutely!

These days, churches - especially the big ones - operate like businesses. They have all of the perks and trappings associated with a business. So, why shouldn't they pay taxes too.

[Singularity]

I don't believe so; mine, and a lot of others run on donations only. I don't believe the church should pay it, especially because most don't take any government funding, and (most of them) are non-profit.

But do you realize that most churches make a killing off of donations.
If your church cannot pay taxes and sustain itself through donations then you
need to get creative and shut it down.

[Fox™]

But do you realize that most churches make a killing off of donations.
If your church cannot pay taxes and sustain itself through donations then you
need to get creative and shut it down.

My church can pay taxes, and I think it does, but I think they shouldn't if they're non-profit. Workers need to be paid too.

[Singularity]

My church can pay taxes, and I think it does, but I think they shouldn't if they're non-profit. Workers need to be paid too.

where do you live?

If they are nonprofit they shouldn't need workers or at least full time workers.
Working for Jesus Christ should be enough pay, right?

and churches get enough donations that taxes shouldn't even be an issue.

[Fox™]

where do you live?

If they are nonprofit they shouldn't need workers or at least full time workers.
Working for Jesus Christ should be enough pay, right?

and churches get enough donations that taxes shouldn't even be an issue.

They've got a full-time office and pastor. They need pay to support their families. Otherwise, there's no way they could work full-time.

[Singularity]

They've got a full-time office and pastor. They need pay to support their families. Otherwise, there's no way they could work full-time.

Oh, so its a business?

In which country is the church located?