NO on Prop 8
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- Meeklo0
I disagree.
The church has an incredible power to influence people on every decision they aim to. Religion is first cause of wars of all kinds since the beginning. The sepparation of church and state is in fact there to prevent churches to dive into politics, if they do so, they loose their Tax exempt status.designbot, please get your story straight as it may confuse other people.
here is a paragraph from the IRS website that proves that what you just said is incorrect:
ubstantial Lobbying Activity
In general, no organization, including a church, may qualify for IRC section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). An IRC section 501(c)(3) organization may engage in some lobbying, but too much lobbying activity risks loss of tax-exempt status.More on that document here:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p…ubstantial Lobbying Activity
In general, no organization, including a church, may qualify for IRC section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). An IRC section 501(c)(3) organization may engage in some lobbying, but too much lobbying activity risks loss of tax-exempt status.- Honestly I don't know what to say. I think you are just plain wrong and misinterpreting the constitution.designbot
- keep it in the context of its time. I just think this whole separation issue has been skewed badly.designbot
- btw, I respect your side and your demeanor :)designbot
- 'A substantial part..' i don't think it qualifiescuke426