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IRS goes after church - 9/24/2006 12:03:48 AM

KenDckey

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/po/20060923/co_po/liberalcalifchurchtofightirschallenge

SUMMARY: All Saints Episcopal leaders vote unanimously to set the stage for a court
hearing over a 2004 sermon opposing Bush and the Iraq war.

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RE: IRS goes after church - 9/24/2006 2:30:47 AM

Kedicat

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Good.
If the church wants to cross the line of church state separation, they can join everyone else in paying taxes for the privilage. Else preach the gospel, not politics.

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RE: IRS goes after church - 9/24/2006 5:21:24 AM

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I wonder how one's religious/spiritual view of the world is meant to not affect one's political leanings? How can one be a good Christian and then go out and endorse policies which are against the teachings of Christ?

Just a thought.

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RE: IRS goes after church - 9/24/2006 5:28:11 AM

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The catholic church meddles in politics all the time why is the IRS not bothering them?

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RE: IRS goes after church - 9/24/2006 5:36:19 AM

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all i can say is...it's about time someone went after them...they've gotten a free ride for too long. getting rich off of the hard working people by charging admission into services...at least that's what i call it, every service they pass around those little plates for money...it's like saying; "thank you, We hope you enjoyed the show"

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RE: IRS goes after church - 9/24/2006 6:08:09 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Kedicat
Else preach the gospel, not politics.

Religion is politics - absolutely and fundamentally.

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