Edward Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 This is a issue that isn't usually talked about. I do not want my opinion to interfere with what you're going to say. So I will wait to comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avruch Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 wat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naTia Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 No, funding for churches is going down the drain as it is. Many churches are already closing, merging, or trying to find something radically new to get a member base. What would you tax anyways? Donations? Quote Resident DJ @ Club Orbis Founder of The Warehouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISD0MTREE Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I know a church nearby that had to close down because they weren't getting enough donations. Edited August 6, 2015 by WISD0MTREE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 No, funding for churches is going down the drain as it is. Many churches are already closing, merging, or trying to find something radically new to get a member base. What would you tax anyways? Donations? The members get their income taxed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_tax#Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naTia Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm still a bit confused, what exactly is the church tax? Is it an extra tax for the members of the church paid to the government? Does any money go back into the church? Quote Resident DJ @ Club Orbis Founder of The Warehouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 its a historical compensation to the churches for taking their land during the secularization. The church members get their income taxed and its fully distributed to the church they belong to. Churches have no legal rights to tax citizens, so think of it as a deal with the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozalia Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Clearly we must stop the rampant free market capitalistic nature of religious places of worship. As such nationalise the Churches and ban foreign competitors such Mosques, Synagogues, Gurdwaras, so on. Rename churches to "Community Religious House" and their function to be houses of worship for all faiths so they get more people in them and get used more. Rename priests, imams, granthi, and such to "Head Religious Organizer" while at it to bring uniformity to the current structures. That will fix their current issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Jerry Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hell no churches shouldn't have to pay taxes.....as an ordained minister of the ULC, my Bentley was actually purchased under my church as a "work vehicle" to assist senior citizens and the disabled to and from services, therefore it's exempt from all that crap. Also the 5000sqft house I live in was also purchased under my church as a "fellowship hall". The church will also be adding a heated, indoor "baptizmal pool" to the "fellowship hall" next month......so no.....no taxes on churches! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karrde Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Give unto caesar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I guess the OP is talking about how most churches can claim charitable status to avoid paying taxes on profits. On the one hand, some churches provide charitable services such as helping people with limited mobility or providing meals for people who have very little money. However, when a church disseminates misinformation and lies, does it lose the right to be considered as acting for the benefit of the community? I think the most important question is why, if a church is acting charitably, would it be making a profit? If it's breaking even or running at a loss, its tax status is moot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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