Reply #8: Some churches do a lot for poor people.

[zalinda]

If you would tax them all, some would just shrivel up and die. I 'work' with a church that is a big asset in the community. I am an atheist, but I am welcome to come and get free bread on Friday. I also donate clothing and other items to them, as they have an open 'garage sale', where those who need it can come and get what they need free of charge. This is also a place where the kids come after school, or hang out during the summer. They also have a small food pantry.

So, before taxing them all, you need to understand, that some churches are the difference between being poor and having nothing, and being poor with some breathing room.

zalinda