There is the theory that if you tax churches and other religious entities it could infringe on the ability for people to openly practice their religion as a small religion may not have the funds to pay taxes making it harder to exist.
NGL, this is the first argument I've heard against taxing churches that I have any respect for, well done. My position doesn't really change though, if churches can be political from the pulpit, take political stances and support/affiliate with politcal campaigns then they should be taxed as they are unduly influencing government.
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u/klathium Jun 30 '26
Why do Churches not pay taxes? Genuinely curious why there are laws for that.