It’s not that deep. It’s generally accepted that Jesus ministered for free. You went into specifics, which are less so accepted.

Personally, I don’t even believe that the man actually existed. He’s likely just an amalgamation of a few people.

I mean, there’s just no way to verify that really. None of the gospels were written during the time he was supposedly alive. The closest would’ve been decades later.

Calling me a heathen and I’m the bigot? There’s no need to disparage atheists or non-believers.

And yes it’s for church members, like don’t even pretend. I don’t get why y’all have to lie so much if you supposedly have god on your side lmao.

Ok well good night. I’m done entertaining your trollish delusions.

Again you don’t know anything about me. Seems like you have a lot of prejudiced opinions though and simultaneously are openly and repeatedly calling me a bigot. Which is hilarious.

Churches, synagogues, satanic temples, mosques, any and all should pay taxes. Religion shouldn’t be tax-exempt . I don’t care what flavor.

It’s not anti-theist. It’s being fair. You want to exist, and preach the word of your holy book. Then pay taxes.

Oh you do charity that benefits any and everyone? Then discount that off the tax bill. That simple.

I hope you find whatever is actually bugging you and put it to rest. You shouldn’t be this intense about a random internet person’s opinion.

Food outreach, emergency economic relief, free childcare services, and more

… Exclusively to their church members. C’mon, that’s low hanging fruit.

You don’t know anything about me buddy. You should chill.

I don’t have any problem with charitable works by you, your church or anyone else. All I said is churches should pay taxes. And they should. You’re complicating it way more than my intent, to the point that I’m now supposed to be bigoted and pathological. Lmao. Get a grip.

Churches also do a hell of a lot of damage too. Heck no one is perfect. I never insinuated getting rid of organized religion. But since you’re suggesting throwing out the baby with the bathwater, then I wholeheartedly agree.

The charity provided is oftentimes contingent on worship, therefore not it’s truly public. Even if that’s not always the case, if it’s done once to one person, then it’s not public. Have whatever ideology you like. That’s not my issue. It’s a free country. Where’s the hypocrisy in wanting religious organizations that generally creep into business and politics to pay taxes? That’s nonsense.

Furthermore, how the hell does paying taxes cripple you? People of low economic means pay more taxes than churches.

Secular charities aren’t telling people that they are doomed to hell unless they follow their rules and worship their god. Hence the need to pay. Change their tax status.

Paying taxes immediately benefits everyone in the community. Helps pay for schools, roads, police and fire, etc. Do you not know how taxes work? There’s also the added benefit of not being proselytized at.

I’m pretty sure that Jesus guy that christianity is so famous for was doing it all for free.

I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make. Churches should pay taxes that’s all. Don’t complicate it. Why would paying taxes force them to engage in less charity? Are you saying they’re incapable of doing both?

This is a post about churches.

This is actually really cool. Cooler if maybe they can pay taxes next!