General Discussion

branford

(4,462 posts)

11. That's fine, so long as you are prepared to accept that the only way to accomplish this

Sun Jan 18, 2015, 05:51 PM

Jan 2015

is to end the tax-exempt status for virtually all nonprofits, including organizations such as Planned Parenthood. Churches receive favorable tax status not because they are churches, but because they fulfill all the requirement of tax-exempt nonprofits organizations.

You cannot constitutionally treat an organization differently because they are religious or conservative, and those individuals who are religious have the same free speech and assembly rights as everyone else.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

65 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Archbishop Aquila Tells 1500 Pro Lifers/ Go Door To Door To End Abortion In Colorado [View all] TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 OP

Our freedom is being assaulted overtly and covertly. Dawson Leery Jan 2015 #1

Contraception is not going to become illegal. NaturalHigh Jan 2015 #2

Don't be so sure Major Nikon Jan 2015 #12

It's way past time to start making churches pay taxes. Initech Jan 2015 #3

That's fine, so long as you are prepared to accept that the only way to accomplish this branford Jan 2015 #11

All that's required is to strike the word "religious" from 501(c)(3) Major Nikon Jan 2015 #14

It would most certainly no be that simple. branford Jan 2015 #19

It most certainly would be that simple Major Nikon Jan 2015 #23

Although our Constitution does not guarantee that religious organizations receive tax exempt status, branford Jan 2015 #27

Any litigation would be fruitless Major Nikon Jan 2015 #34

You misunderstand my argument. branford Jan 2015 #37

I'm addressing your original argument, not your supplements to it Major Nikon Jan 2015 #63

I think you may need to read section 501(c) better. Initech Jan 2015 #20

I'm well aware of the text of Section 501. branford Jan 2015 #24

that is actually not true dsc Jan 2015 #64

I'd be happy to walk alongside them handing out condoms... hunter Jan 2015 #4

"Tax the churches. hifiguy Jan 2015 #5

Charge them with trespassing and harassment. canuckledragger Jan 2015 #6

I invite Archibishop Aquila to put his vagina where his mouth is, get pregnant over and over, JDPriestly Jan 2015 #7

I wish he would show up at my door. I would enjoy throwing a bucket of water on him. olegramps Jan 2015 #8

Sorry about your dog shenmue Jan 2015 #53

And if you are Catholic edhopper Jan 2015 #9

^^^This^^^ truebrit71 Jan 2015 #10

Well, my wife is Catholic and gives money to the Church. NaturalHigh Jan 2015 #13

I guess you would feel egually apathetic edhopper Jan 2015 #15

Tell her I don't either. ret5hd Jan 2015 #16

Tell her thanks. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #17

You can also let her know that they will take her money BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #21

Tell her I don't either. She's aiding and abetting misogyny and homophobia. Arugula Latte Jan 2015 #49

I'll let her know that Arugula Latte strongly disapproves. NaturalHigh Jan 2015 #51

She should be ashamed of herself. She's donating to help promote this anti-women bullshit. Arugula Latte Jan 2015 #52

Yup BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #18

Oh that's right. You also say Catholics are members of a criminal organization. rug Jan 2015 #22

No edhopper Jan 2015 #25

Yes. rug Jan 2015 #26

"I think you give support a criminal organization." beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #29

Ah, so one who supports criminal activities is not a criminal. rug Jan 2015 #32

The cover up of child sexual abuse by clergy was a criminal act. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #33

Oh but the objection was on its doctriines on reprodction and same sex marriage, not pedophilia. rug Jan 2015 #35

I said what I meant and I meant what I said. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #40

I want you should answer the questions. rug Jan 2015 #41

Calling protection of pedophiles a criminal act is bigoted? beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #43

Broadbrushing an entire religion and its members is, without a doubt. rug Jan 2015 #46

Except I didn't do that. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #47

Of course you did. rug Jan 2015 #55

Oh, I am enjoying a lot of things today. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #57

Don't forget to stock up on another brush. Yours is wearing thin. rug Jan 2015 #60

By golly, you're right. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #61

You get mad when someone won't respond to your strawmen? truebrit71 Jan 2015 #62

Lol, no response to you. rug Jan 2015 #65

Thanks scottie edhopper Jan 2015 #36

He didn't think anyone would actually look. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #38

I think I will some how edhopper Jan 2015 #39

Oh, horrors. Quoting someone. rug Jan 2015 #42

You're really worked up about this. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #44

I doubt you're enjoying it. rug Jan 2015 #45

Well it can't compare to reading your posts in GD today. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #48

Your brother and football make a poor deflection. rug Jan 2015 #50

Ho ho, u so witt-ay! beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #54

Shitty bear accelerates intoxication. rug Jan 2015 #56

Shitty "bear"? beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #58

It wouldn't surprise me if that typo turns out to be the source. rug Jan 2015 #59

Well we know where they stand. Freedom of Choice supporters need to stand up and fight them n/t n2doc Jan 2015 #28

And yet 'believers' run about claiming THEY face a hostile environment. They come to our doors to Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #30

Do the same as with JW at your door HockeyMom Jan 2015 #31