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1.   Oct 14, 2006 11:29 AM

» Feature Writer Brian Tubbs - Tax exemption

In response to I disagree posted by njkaters:


Man, you're harsh. And I can't go along w/ you here.

If you're going to allow tax exemption for charity giving, you HAVE to allow it for religious giving. At the VERY, VERY least, you have to allow a tax exemption for churches that perform charity work.

But, still....think about the IRS Tax Code and all the tax breaks that are given. Political advocacy groups qualify for tax breaks, so long as they don't endorse candidates.

If you're going to grant tax advantages to charity organizations, non-profit advocacy organizations, community clubs, etc. and NOT do so for churches...that's religious discrimination. Pure and simple.

You've just positioned the government of the United States in an adversarial relationship with religious assemblies (churches, synagogues, etc) all across America.

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