05-12-2011, 05:43 AM
Many religious organizations routinely cross the line and engage in politics, the Bishop of Saint Louis virtually guaranteed that any parishioner of his who voted Kerry for President would be subject to either ecclesiastical or spiritual punishment.
As a practical matter churches (unless they are from the ultra fringe of society) are immune to prosecution and are well aware of their position. A position of power they would probably not hold were it not for the tax concessions they receive.
Every tax break for one segment of the population gets picked up for and paid by another. Why should my taxes go to support any religious institution under any circumstance? I suppose when it comes to religion and taxes, I'm a hide-bound libertarian.
As a practical matter churches (unless they are from the ultra fringe of society) are immune to prosecution and are well aware of their position. A position of power they would probably not hold were it not for the tax concessions they receive.
Every tax break for one segment of the population gets picked up for and paid by another. Why should my taxes go to support any religious institution under any circumstance? I suppose when it comes to religion and taxes, I'm a hide-bound libertarian.