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peace13

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7. Hence the invention of flood insurance.

Reply to cbayer (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 11, 2013, 09:52 AM

Jan 2013

We have intentionally given tax money to churches for their 'charity ' work. This was a special fav of the &ush administration. We could have funded public assistance programs but instead they gifted the money to the churches to fund Church run programs. Go figure. Is it a wonder we have a mess now? If buildings are to be rebuilt they should be public buildings. The church can rent from the public.

It is clear that the loss of division between church and state continues to cause problems down the line. It just compounds itself!

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Churches, synagogues press for federal rebuilding aid after Sandy [View all] cbayer Jan 2013 OP

Tax the churches and this becomes a non issue. peace13 Jan 2013 #1

It's an interesting dilemma. cbayer Jan 2013 #2

Hence the invention of flood insurance. peace13 Jan 2013 #7

I think Rabbi Slome makes a great point - pinto Jan 2013 #3

I had to think on this one for a bit. Promethean Jan 2013 #4

On a more spiteful note Promethean Jan 2013 #5

And on a less spiteful note, this does not appear to be a temple that supports cbayer Jan 2013 #6

The Onion is starting to lose its touch I fear Fumesucker Jan 2013 #8