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I would say the other taxes like sales and income would depend upon how they are generating income. I don't think donations should be taxed as income, however if they are charging fees for certain things, then that should be income.

In my opinion, they are more thanking God for blessing them with the talent....showing that it isn't them that can do that....but rather by God's grace they are able...

So if I can convince my employer to "donate" to me instead of paying me I don't have to pay taxes? GREAT deal! Waitstaff, have to pay taxes on their cash tips by law anyway. Time for religion to ante up and pay their share.


Churches should have to pay each and every tax that I have to pay. NO exceptions.

That would all be fine and dandy except that the majority of churches are not here to make a profit. They use the money to pay their staff and their bills. I think that's fair. Plus, donations go up and down depending on the economy. I don't have any problem with them not paying taxes.

If they pay taxes, can they then demand that religion be taught in school? Seems only fair. If we're not going to separate Church and state, that works both ways.

Why would I "blame" God for anything? All things good or bad work together for the whole good of his people.

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

"This is the day which the LORD has made;Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

I think that when people say "thank god" they say it as a conditioned comment, and don't mean to literally thank God. When I say "oh sh!t" it's a response to a surprise or something that startled me, it does not mean I am going to drop trou and take a dump.

Ohoh, great point!

I would agree 100% with that statement. If "evolution" is going to be taught in public schools so should "creationism".

That cracked me up! (no pun intended)

It was verse 5 that I went looking for to post here, but all of it is worth reading. This is Proverbs chapter 3:

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. 9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. 11 My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. 13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. 19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; 20 by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. 21 My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; 22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. 23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; 24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 25 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, 26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. 27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"-- when you now have it with you. 29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. 30 Do not accuse a man for no reason-- when he has done you no harm. 31 Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, 32 for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. 33 The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. 35 The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.

Evolution is taught in science class. Creation can be taught in a religion class or a cultural history class.... its not science though. BTW, when teaching creation, which story of creation do you teach? There is more than one creation story in the bible.

All of them, give equal time to all Cults.