Human802 t1_jcp01xu wrote
““And the sacramental seal of confession is the worldwide law of the Catholic Church, not just the diocese of Burlington, Vermont,” Coyne said, according to the Associated Press. He added that the bill “crosses a Constitutional protective element of our religious faith: the right to worship as we see fit.”
The Church position is clear, requiring them to report any information about child abuse infringes on the Catholic ability to worship.
Just imagine if the Church of Scientology asked for an exemption to the mandatory reporting requirement.
Beardly_Smith t1_jcro4bb wrote
Church of Scientology isn't a religion, and they'll be the first to tell you that
Human802 t1_jctc2k6 wrote
Do they have tax exemption for religious organizations?
Beardly_Smith t1_jcxguph wrote
Depends on the location
Human802 t1_jcxotwq wrote
Listen regardless of what you think the US government gives them religious protection.
Beardly_Smith t1_jcy3y23 wrote
Regardless of what you think not every Scientology building is tax exempt
Human802 t1_jcy6hc3 wrote
Cool story bro, tell Xenu I said Hi.
Beardly_Smith t1_jcyc9eh wrote
Aww, did you not like the truth so you came back with a childish retort.
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