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31November t1_j0r18nr wrote

Reply to comment by RoverTheMonster in Scientology tower on Chestnut. Still empty after all these years. by narkj

Supposedly, religions are charitible, so giving them tax-exempt status will free them to help the poor and whatnot.

In reality, they use their tax exempt status to build 16,000 person stadiums with TVs in the bathroom stalls and keep the poor out during hurricanes... for Jesus (Note, this is a story about him opening his doors after initially locking everyone out.)

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_PinkPirate t1_j0r5dwy wrote

I want to know why religious institutions were allowed to get PPP loans when they’re already non-taxed. That was total bullshit.

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MaoZedongs t1_j0ru358 wrote

Because they employ people in their work. Just like most other non-profit organizations. The charitable work most churches offer was crucial during the pandemic.

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