07-13-2017, 10:31 AM
I read recently that the argument FOR tax exempt status for churches is that they take on the burden of helping the poor, etc. Eh. I say if they make money, if they own real estate, they need to pay taxes on it, just like the rest of us. Check out Freedom From Religion Foundation (you may have seen Ron Reagan, Jr.'s national ad for these guys) and Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Both organizations fight the fight for separation and fairness.