Random Politics & Religion #00

No but they advocate for them. Why should they be allowed to say such things in defiance of the law and maintain a tax exempt status?

Churches are not automatically considered non-profit. They are automatically exempted from having to register with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Erm. You've heard of freedom of the press?

I know you're trying to parrallel the university ruling, but this is not even a stretch, it's a leap beyond cray cray talk.

All political organizations that are tax exempt would also be breaking the law by advocating nee laws, abolishing laws, or modifying laws

So why exactly is the religion harmed by paying taxes? You don't get nice places to pray in? Isn't religion about belief? Why is belief harmed by paying taxes?

Because the IRS automatically recognizes them to be a non profit.

Splitting hairs again Kara.

Erm. You've heard of freedom of the press?

I know you're trying to parralel the university ruling, but this is not even a stretch, it's a leap beyond cray cray talk.

All political organizations that are tax exempt would also be breaking the law by advocating nee laws, abolishing laws, or modifying laws

Have you heard of the free exercise of religion? I would hope so, it's worded in the exact same amendment.

You did not just say cray cray...son I'm disappointed. It must be the year 2011.

I got 20 seconds into the video before I realize it was terrible !

They enjoy a tax exempt status and yet they advocate against the law of the land. We should take away their special status because they don't align themselves with the law, shouldn't we? Or do we only save that assault for the catholic church because we have a bone to pick with Catholicism?

Congress enacted special exemptions for churches.

Special: as in different from all other tax exempt entities.

Tax exempt =/= non-profit

A 501(c)(3) organization or 501c3 organization, also colloquially known as a 501c3, is a United States nonprofit organization that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service to be tax-exempt under the terms of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

501(c)(3) exemptions apply to corporations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for testing for public safety, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Well, Milamber, the answer to this is quite easy---

Remember, shoveling more cash into the money pit we call the U.S. government is all for the greater good, so long as the people paying are people we don't like. Everyone else deserves every tax break they can get.

Bingo! Bring on the tyranny.

501(c)(3) on wiki

And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.

Mark 12:17

Tranlation: Pay your *** taxes.

Remember when people didn't give a damn about tax exempt status. That was like 3 days ago !

I posted this several pages ago, but again.

Official IRS living document on how religious organizations and churches are handled....in a special way

Certain terms used throughout this publication—church, integrated auxiliary of a
church, minister, and IRC section 501(c)(3)— are defined in the
Glossary
on page 27.

IRC Section 501(c)(3).
IRC section 501(c)(3) describes
charitable organizations, including churches and religious
organizations, which qualify for exemption from federal income
tax and generally are eligible to receive tax-deductible
contributions.

You're clearly the best at tranlating.

This publication explains the benefits and the responsibilities under the federal tax system for churches and religious organizations. The term church is found, but not specifically defined, in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The term is
not used by all faiths; however, in an attempt to make this publication easy to read, we use it in its generic sense as a place of worship including, for example, mosques and synagogues. With the exception of the special rules for church audits,
the use of the term church throughout this publication also includes conventions and associations of churches as well as integrated auxiliaries of a church.
Because special tax rules apply to churches, it is important to distinguish churches from other religious organizations. Therefore, when this publication uses the term
“religious organizations,” it is not referring to churches or integrated auxiliaries.
Religious organizations that are not churches typically include nondenominational ministries, interdenominational and ecumenical organizations, and other entities whose principal purpose is the study or advancement of religion.
Churches and religious organizations may be legally organized in a variety of ways under state law, such as unincorporated associations, nonprofit corporations, corporations sole, and charitable trusts.
Certain terms used throughout this publication—church, integrated auxiliary of a church, minister, and IRC section 501(c)(3)— are defined in the Glossary on page 27.

Again we're no longer arguing that the activists WON'T go after churches, now we're arguing that they don't deserve their tax exempt status.

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Goto the glossary:


It's very clear that according to the IRS a church and a charitable organization fall under the same 501c3 category.

They can certainly refrain from performing gay marriages. No one is forcing them to do that. However, that doesn't mean that there are zero consequences.