Should Religious Organizations Pay Property Taxes?

[faithful_servant]

You will note that the words 'Church and State' can be reversed with out losing their meaning IMO.

...and now we put the quote into context and point out that what Jefferson was discussing was the gov't's intervention into the church.
WallBuilders - Historical Writings - Letters Between the Danbury Baptists and Thomas Jefferson

Take the time read BOTH letters and it becomes crystal clear that the interpretation that's commonly applied is almost completely opposite what Jefferson saying.

 

[cpwill]

You're welcome to your own opinions, of course, but those opinions mean somewhere between "jack" and "squat" in the real world.

And the same is true of you. Who cares? We are discussing what should be; arguing that the law is the law is circular reasoning. If that's all you have left, then, well, all right :shrug:.

Property ownership is a choice. Lots of very wealthy people live their entire lives in high rise apartments. Actions have consequences and if you don't like the consequences of a particular action, don't take that action.

Generally speaking, you do not have the ability to live without paying property tax, whether directly to the state, or

Make a different decision on what to do with your money. Investing in real estate is usually a very safe option which is why so many people do it, but along with that particular investment come inherent costs. Deal with it.

:lol: you think I'm attacking you for investing in real estate? I think real estate is a fine investment for those with the capital - good for you.

Potentially, yes. Go live in a tent in the woods then.

Man, your butthurt is strong in this thread. Someone mean to you at work, Cephus?

So what? And morality has nothing to do with it

On the contrary, we should strive to have a tax system that is both wise and just.

The poor simply could not pay such a tax because they have no money! They're poor! That's a foolish example.

No, it is an example designed specifically to show the folly of claiming that tax structure doesn't matter, which is what you suggested when you asked what difference it made.