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140. What is the "buy belt?" unfamiliar term to me. nt

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Veerrry interesting stats on charitable contributions by State....I wouldn't have guessed it. [View all] clarice Jun 2014 OP

Last 10 ChazII Jun 2014 #1

I'm more surprised by this . . . JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #6

I spent about 15 years in NJ tech3149 Jun 2014 #75

The conundrum JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #97

One of my co-workers built his house out in Hunterdon tech3149 Jun 2014 #189

That's why we bought historic! JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #220

Oooh Tudor! *knock knock* bettyellen Jun 2014 #233

Utah has been there awhile JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #2

I would've guessed it, churches are big business. JaneyVee Jun 2014 #3

As the first comment notes: misleading in that it equates charitable giving with religious giving. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #4

churches are for-profit entities using religion as the sales pitch and should be taxed nt msongs Jun 2014 #8

And they are not required to disclose anything. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #12

No they're not gratuitous Jun 2014 #80

Wrong. intheflow Jun 2014 #132

Most churches give very little away Lex Jun 2014 #13

And also to fight marriage equality and reproductive rights. Fuck them. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #15

Exactly. Would be interested to see results with religious donations factored out. nt stevenleser Jun 2014 #19

I agree. Churches may do some charitable work, but much of the money they receive goes Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #22

And also to fight marriage equality and reproductive rights. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #23

Thank you treestar Jun 2014 #159

Spot on belpejic Jun 2014 #186

Sure, because giving to your church LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #5

Call on me! JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #7

they're conflating religious giving with actual charitable giving. cali Jun 2014 #9

DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! valerief Jun 2014 #16

Exactly! n/t markpkessinger Jun 2014 #124

Agree with previous posters: When people are taught that part of being a good Christian is tithing, Coventina Jun 2014 #10

This includes forced contributions to religion and contributions to political social welfare groups? Fred Sanders Jun 2014 #11

Faith-based deductions. nt valerief Jun 2014 #14

How much of those "charitable contributions" goes to churches in conservative states? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #17

I'm not sure about the "church thing"....but clarice Jun 2014 #18

more religious states donate more to charity. i haven't seen the map, but thats my guess La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #20

That's a good thing isn't it? nt clarice Jun 2014 #21

religious charities often come with strings attached. i am not against charity La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #24

I agree.....but don't some government agencies also have strings attached?.... clarice Jun 2014 #25

Exactly what percentage of the dollars donated to a church go to the poor? PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #26

Odd post from someone called PeaceNikki.....just sayin' nt clarice Jun 2014 #28

not in the least bit odd to ask someone to not conflate issue. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #30

Mis-direction coming from a libertarian pushing an agenda. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #81

and that texas is awesome. which is maybe in some respects but its a political nightmare zone La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #82

It is actually a very friendly place to live...neighbors helping neighbors...etc. nt clarice Jun 2014 #90

Please refrain from "labeling" me. It is a form clarice Jun 2014 #89

You have demonstrated a right wing pov RainDog Jun 2014 #94

I asked you nicely to please stop labeling me. now on ignore. nt clarice Jun 2014 #95

I know. You also don't like Barbara Ehrenreich RainDog Jun 2014 #96

You can ignore him/her Trajan Jun 2014 #156

You outta know. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #102

Dogs ? You mean puppies ? nt clarice Jun 2014 #105

I mean what I say. Unlike some who need to hide behind imaginary persona. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #109

Why in the world would anyone do that? ........it's sneaky and untoward. IMHO. nt clarice Jun 2014 #112

First one is long, the second one, short. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #125

I'm sorry, I'm not following......been a long day. nt clarice Jun 2014 #127

Range adjustments by using bracketing fire. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #131

I'm sorry, I'm unfamiliar with military terms......are you ex-military? NT clarice Jun 2014 #134

Nope. I just like blowing things up. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #149

Me too !!!!!! I lost partial hearing in one ear from a homemade firecracker!! nt clarice Jun 2014 #150

Obvious troll is obvious, isn't she? LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #190

WTF is that even supposed to mean? Explain yourself. Did you read what I wrote? PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #33

Please stop. I'm always here if you need to talk to someone. Peace. nt clarice Jun 2014 #40

Explain yourself. You made a shitty dig trying to offend me. Apologize or stand by it. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #50

My offer still stands. nt clarice Jun 2014 #51

k. Hold your breath and wait for me to 'take you up' on that. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #58

Anytime...you can reply to me privately if you wish. Peace-out. nt clarice Jun 2014 #64

Stop what? Being right? tkmorris Jun 2014 #92

No, I meant stop being abusive. nt clarice Jun 2014 #93

Abusive? Who was being 'abusive'? PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #101

Hi Nikki.....what's up ? nt clarice Jun 2014 #104

how was what I said abusive... and abusive to whom? PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #106

Perhaps I miss-stated , but you have to admit..... clarice Jun 2014 #113

You need to look upthread and see who started that tone.... "just sayin' " PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #116

Well if I offended you....my sincerest apologies...is that a yes to the truce....... clarice Jun 2014 #122

She doesn't like it when other women point out realities RainDog Jun 2014 #98

Agreed. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #121

Who ? Nikki? are you attacking someone else now ???????? nt clarice Jun 2014 #143

i love nikki. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #145

Me too !!!! she's got balls. nt clarice Jun 2014 #146

No, I really don't. I am a woman. I don't have or want 'balls'. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #177

I got that...I was speaking metaphorically. nt clarice Jun 2014 #178

you're not lying well enough here RainDog Jun 2014 #191

you should look into outcomes for the poor in these states La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #29

Not trying to fight.....Are you against all donations from individuals/churches/ companies? nt clarice Jun 2014 #35

no, i just dont think that donations to religious institutions are anything to be glorified. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #44

I don't know...I am NOT religiously inclined. Never have been. nt clarice Jun 2014 #54

good for you. next time you post about an issue, you should try to be less uninformed about it. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #55

And you my dear should learn common courtesy...That's ok...maybe you're just having a bad day. Peace clarice Jun 2014 #60

i'm having a great day and maybe if you were less of a passive aggressive poster you'd get La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #62

I've always tried to be nice...and have made many friends here.... clarice Jun 2014 #65

then maybe try to cut the passive aggressive shit. i am a new yorker and am fine with rudeness La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #78

That explains a LOT. nt clarice Jun 2014 #84

Yes, it does. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #117

Out of curiosity , I looked up Priyanka....what a beautiful woman. nt clarice Jun 2014 #126

because only one exists? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #128

No, because she's a beautiful woman. nt clarice Jun 2014 #136

i think you miss my point. there are millions of priyanka's. i have no idea who La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #141

I googled Priyanka and the first 5 posts, where pictures of a beautiful Bollywood actress. nt clarice Jun 2014 #142

lol .ok. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #144

Have you seen her? nt clarice Jun 2014 #147

Back atcha! PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #63

LOL n/t RainDog Jun 2014 #100

If you had any real knowledge about Jenoch Jun 2014 #173

Christians are not the only people who tithe La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #197

Yet they're the only people attacked for tithing. Union Scribe Jun 2014 #200

maybe because they think not being glorified is the same as being attacked La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #226

If you really had much knowledge about Christianity, Jenoch Jun 2014 #202

More right-wing shit stirring LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #27

that's totally how this read to me. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #31

Why would my post be considered RW stirring ? I said that I was surprised by results on the list. clarice Jun 2014 #32

well if it makes you feel better, then my other conclusion is that any one surprised La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #34

Thank you.....that made me feel great....especially from another woman. nt clarice Jun 2014 #38

yes, women in general are prohibited from expressing that somethings should be pretty obvious La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #39

Especially in the Middle East...but.....We shall overcome.nt clarice Jun 2014 #43

what exactly are we overcoming? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #45

re: your last post about.... clarice Jun 2014 #49

is conflating issues your strongest point? or do you have some other talent in debate? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #53

Actually I WAS on debate team in high school.....100 years ago. lol.nt clarice Jun 2014 #56

well that was either a shitty debate team or you have lost your particular talent. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #59

Actually, I wasn't bad....we won quite a few matches. nt clarice Jun 2014 #61

This is really, really weak gollygee Jun 2014 #52

I think that you mis-understood. I'm all for women or anyone who has a different opinion than mine. clarice Jun 2014 #67

Please stop feigning innocence, your posting history betrays you LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #37

I am not in the LEAST religiously inclined. In fact, quite the opposite. nt clarice Jun 2014 #47

LOL. Nice dodge. LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #57

What do you mean? nt clarice Jun 2014 #69

What about the reference to your transparent agenda? bAddress that. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #86

Yes, you are correct..... clarice Jun 2014 #88

Your condescension is note. And dismissed. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #99

Noted ? nt clarice Jun 2014 #103

Were you also surprised by it last year when you posted the exact same link? Bjorn Against Jun 2014 #130

Yes I was.....thanks . nt clarice Jun 2014 #135

You must have been surprised for a long time I guess. Bjorn Against Jun 2014 #137

I guess, Thanks for setting me straight. nt clarice Jun 2014 #138

What a fake...and a bad one at that. LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #192

and all these du'ers who can't see through this BS. i don't know who is more laughable La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #228

I didn't even know about this past posting history RainDog Jun 2014 #237

really great questions. i for one sure dont have an answer. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #239

Religion is a charity. GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #36

Religion might be. But religious entities like churches are all about the money. Lex Jun 2014 #41

Charity has to be a useful thing. DireStrike Jun 2014 #72

None of that means a thing because they are giving to their own churches and political causes. When jwirr Jun 2014 #42

also, which states continuously vote in politicians who tax them at a higher rate La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #48

Exactly. Look at how the government treats the needy in their state and it will tell you a lot more jwirr Jun 2014 #70

this. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #79

This is exactly what I noted RainDog Jun 2014 #107

I agree with everyone else re church giving. Also gollygee Jun 2014 #46

Exactly. A 10% REQUIREMENT that's spent feeding and sheltering missionaries is not "charity" arcane1 Jun 2014 #68

Those donations to charity in Dixie Warpy Jun 2014 #66

This site gives a breakdown (by region) that excludes religious contributions. PotatoChip Jun 2014 #74

Good find LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #83

You are welcome. PotatoChip Jun 2014 #85

Thanks! That's about what I expected. Warpy Jun 2014 #114

And there you have it Oilwellian Jun 2014 #118

That's a really good find! JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #169

The states that rank billh58 Jun 2014 #71

Too bad much of it is donations to make preachers rich MaggieD Jun 2014 #73

No True Scotsman eh CBGLuthier Jun 2014 #76

Oh come on.... MaggieD Jun 2014 #87

But it IS giving...which many people do not do. IMHO nt clarice Jun 2014 #91

It is - that's true MaggieD Jun 2014 #110

With all respect....That's a pretty broad brush. nt clarice Jun 2014 #111

If you want to discuss how the churches spend the contributions they receive.... MaggieD Jun 2014 #129

Believe me, I am no fan of the religious orthodoxy. nt clarice Jun 2014 #133

The data shows religion is negatively correlated with good govt. RainDog Jun 2014 #119

Well said Oilwellian Jun 2014 #120

Thanks RainDog Jun 2014 #123

Rich preachers? Jenoch Jun 2014 #151

"Christian" Madrasas (Mega churches) are a dime a dozen in the southeast. Dawson Leery Jun 2014 #77

I'm not at all surprised. The type of "charities" they are measuring are basically tax dodges where corkhead Jun 2014 #108

A lot of those charitable contributions in the buy bull belt are used tularetom Jun 2014 #115

This message was self-deleted by its author Boom Sound 416 Jun 2014 #139

What is the "buy belt?" unfamiliar term to me. nt clarice Jun 2014 #140

They wrote buy bull belt. Sissyk Jun 2014 #157

Who wrote "Buy Bull Belt ?" and please control your language. nt clarice Jun 2014 #161

You said "Who wrote "Buy Bull Belt?" Sissyk Jun 2014 #219

LOL RainDog Jun 2014 #215

I really try not to fall for it. lol! Sissyk Jun 2014 #218

They are giving most of that money to their churches - very little of which probably kestrel91316 Jun 2014 #148

Do you have a source for this info? please forward link. nt clarice Jun 2014 #163

Yet another 'hate on Christians' thread on DU. Jenoch Jun 2014 #152

I'm not sure what you mean,,,I'm not a Christian, nor do I have any affiliation. nt clarice Jun 2014 #153

My comment was nit directed specifically at you. Jenoch Jun 2014 #158

My sincerest apologies....I miss- understood.....I' guess I've been attacked.... clarice Jun 2014 #162

You just happened to be the OP. Jenoch Jun 2014 #164

I'm amazed at the hateful rhetoric that my post incited....... clarice Jun 2014 #167

Yes, you're right. Union Scribe Jun 2014 #209

Thanks US I appreciate it. nt clarice Jun 2014 #229

oh bull malarky RainDog Jun 2014 #211

You poor thing LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #193

^ Also very predictable. nt Union Scribe Jun 2014 #203

It's impressive how any little thing can set them off. Union Scribe Jun 2014 #201

Give all you want to your church LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #224

Well, I see my state is 4th. Sissyk Jun 2014 #154

Does it matter where the contributions come from..... clarice Jun 2014 #155

If the government is not going to do it's part, Sissyk Jun 2014 #160

4th ain't bad......congrats. nt clarice Jun 2014 #165

Includes churches - down here (TX) major churches require 10% of your income TBF Jun 2014 #166

Perhaps that is true.....but they are doing more... clarice Jun 2014 #168

Right - they are collecting 10% for themselves. TBF Jun 2014 #170

The Capitalism ? clarice Jun 2014 #172

Capitalism - TBF Jun 2014 #174

When you go to the Piggley Wiggley to buy a Yoo-Hoo, what do you pay with ? nt clarice Jun 2014 #176

I barter with the congealed tears of jesus RainDog Jun 2014 #199

Aren't you unique and clever. Union Scribe Jun 2014 #207

Clarice leans to the right RainDog Jun 2014 #210

Humor is usually funny. Union Scribe Jun 2014 #216

Opinions are like... you know RainDog Jun 2014 #217

And that is putting it mildly - TBF Jun 2014 #222

Those statistics only hold for when people giving to their churches is included. scarletwoman Jun 2014 #171

There are no surprises here fujiyama Jun 2014 #175

But do they supply children with warm coats ? nt clarice Jun 2014 #181

Isn't it repulsive that children have to beg for coats RainDog Jun 2014 #205

Jury results: Lizzie Poppet Jun 2014 #212

what did the alerter say? RainDog Jun 2014 #214

Churches are NOT charities! ErikJ Jun 2014 #179

I've seen this claim a dozen times on this thread Union Scribe Jun 2014 #198

It isn't charity. It is churches. BlueStreak Jun 2014 #180

What is Heaven? nt clarice Jun 2014 #182

It is a place where you send your money to make religious conmen very happy. BlueStreak Jun 2014 #194

The very idea..... sendero Jun 2014 #183

Not being a church goer, I'm not sure of the percentages. I would love to see hard statistics.... clarice Jun 2014 #184

I dont have..... sendero Jun 2014 #185

are you a member of a church or church auditing company ?.... clarice Jun 2014 #187

Churches are not required to disclose how they spend their money (or even how much they get) A Little Weird Jun 2014 #195

So you have no basis for your argument Union Scribe Jun 2014 #204

The GIST of it is. sendero Jun 2014 #221

When you exclude religious charities/churches, things look rather different. . . Stargleamer Jun 2014 #188

Utahns pay their 10% or they don't get a planet when they die LeftyMom Jun 2014 #196

This thread was depressingly predictable. nt LittleBlue Jun 2014 #206

Yet insanely interesting. nt clarice Jun 2014 #230

I agree RainDog Jun 2014 #238

Did you know this person was trolling the African American forum? RainDog Jun 2014 #240

No clue what that has to do with what I said LittleBlue Jun 2014 #241

People were responding to two days of trolling RainDog Jun 2014 #242

Whatever his intentions, it's totally irrelevant to LittleBlue Jun 2014 #243

but when you factor out giving to support their own organization RainDog Jun 2014 #244

I am amazed that apparently almost everyone on this thread has no idea Jenoch Jun 2014 #208

And churches have no accountability for the funds they collect RainDog Jun 2014 #213

It's not that we don't understand the classification - TBF Jun 2014 #223

As George Sand said RainDog Jun 2014 #234

I completely agree - TBF Jun 2014 #235

People have a very clear understanding of what the IRS definition is LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #225

we understand this just fine. what we don't care much about is the extrapolation La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #227

Where was it said on this thread that donating to a church/synagogue Jenoch Jun 2014 #231

What's so bizarre RainDog Jun 2014 #236

Brilliant post RainDog LondonReign2 Jun 2014 #245

And on the third day...she rested. Thanks for all of the feedback. Adios for now. nt clarice Jun 2014 #232