How many people will support such tax exempt church without tax deductibility of their contributions?
That should never be ones motive for giving to start with. I think if the tax exemption denies the preacher and members a voice of conscience on important issues then they make a poor deal with the devil by accepting his terms {a tax exempt status} for their silence. LBJ sought through The Great Society to replace GOD with government.
How many people will support such tax exempt church without tax deductibility of their contributions?
Sadly many will refuse to give if they themselves do not receive a tax write off. In all my years of giving, I have never once taken advantage of my right to a tax exemption for the money I gave back to God.
I am not criticizing others for doing so, but as for me and my house I will put my faith in the Lord's promise, not Caesars benevolence.