On 07/03/2013 5:52 PM, graham wrote:

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>> I have mixed feelings on the tax issue. IMO, they are public
>> organizations and often working for community good. However, there does
>> seem to be some abuses. There are a number of churches that I think are a
>> lot more of a business than a religion.
>>
> I don't see why I should have to support their tax-free buildings. Note that
> a christian school just got slammed by the taxman for operating a fiddle
> over their fees.


They are community buildings, built for and by members of the community.
Basically, the members are being taxed by the church, and taxing the
church just puts more financial responsibility on its members.