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Should MEGAchurches be taxed ?
Posted on 6/12/20 at 8:55 am
Posted on 6/12/20 at 8:55 am
They aren't exactly the same as the regular 50 to 200 member churchesthat everyone grew up in. There bringing in Millions of dollars, shouldn't they be taxed?
Posted on 6/12/20 at 8:58 am to BradC
All churches should be taxed. Non-profits too.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 8:58 am to BradC
No. That’s a slippery slope.
And who even thinks about creating more taxes?
We need to find ways to lower taxes.
And who even thinks about creating more taxes?
We need to find ways to lower taxes.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:00 am to BradC
No.
If they are operating improperly, remove their non-profit status.
If they are operating improperly, remove their non-profit status.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:00 am to BradC
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They aren't exactly the same as the regular 50 to 200 member churchesthat everyone grew up in.
What about the black churches that preach a political message week in and week out?
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:00 am to BradC
MegaChurches are the Walmarts and Amazons of the religious world. At some point their resources and reach become so great they easily put smaller churches "out of business" one franchise at a time.
It's the American way. It's the American Church.
It's the American way. It's the American Church.
This post was edited on 6/12/20 at 9:01 am
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:00 am to Stud Bud
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No. That’s a slippery slope.
And who even thinks about creating more taxes?
We need to find ways to lower taxes.
The taxes already exist. You can lower taxes by decreasing exemptions.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:00 am to BradC
On the flip side, should we start taxing any church that only has 10 congregants or less?
A megachurch is at least a bonafide church.
Lots of micro churches basically exist to serve as a way of sheltering people from taxes like former Port Allen mayor Deedy Slaughter.
A megachurch is at least a bonafide church.
Lots of micro churches basically exist to serve as a way of sheltering people from taxes like former Port Allen mayor Deedy Slaughter.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:00 am to FalseProphet
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All churches should be taxed.
Here’s a guy who hates separation of church and state.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:02 am to BradC
If you would like to create millions of new PACs that can legally donate money to politicians and advocate for political causes from the pulpit, go ahead with this thought process.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:02 am to the808bass
You think laws don’t apply to churches?
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:05 am to FalseProphet
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You think laws don’t apply to churches?
Good. A dumb frick question from a dumb frick.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:06 am to BradC
Have you got any idea where that money goes? 

Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:06 am to BradC
Yes. ALL churches should be taxed
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:08 am to BradC
The better question is why do so many people think those guady megachurches are what jesus -blessed are the poor- preached?
Every time I see one I hear a cash register sound. Cha ching
Every time I see one I hear a cash register sound. Cha ching
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:11 am to BradC
Yea that’s exactly what we need. More money being stolen from citizens to line crooked politicians’ pockets and pay for diversity programs that don’t do shite. At least Megachurches actually do productive/helpful things with their money, even if it’s just for show.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:11 am to mahdragonz
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why do so many people think those guady megachurches are what jesus -blessed are the poor- preached?
To some it is about the show... However, you mention the people... I am certain there are plenty of good, Christ centered people in these mega-churches worshipping...
The church is the people and I cringe every single time I hear someone talk about the "owner of a church"...
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:13 am to mahdragonz
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The better question is why do so many people think those guady megachurches are what jesus -blessed are the poor- preached?
That’s a fair question. But irrelevant to their non-profit status.
I think roughly the same thing when I see a Red Cross logo.
Posted on 6/12/20 at 9:15 am to BradC
If a "pastor" promises healing or other remuneration in exchange for money, then yes (that's called a scam).
Has nothing to do with the size of the church.
Has nothing to do with the size of the church.
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