To: CDHart
The exemption of religious institutions from taxes is a part of English Common Law, coming down from the Imperial Edicts of the Roman Empire that pre-date Christianity.
It is not a grant of a privilege, but a naturally held privilege of religion, just like our freedom of speech and association and the like.
To: Hermann the Cherusker
The exemption of religious institutions from taxes is a part of English Common Law, coming down from the Imperial Edicts of the Roman Empire that pre-date Christianity. It is not a grant of a privilege, but a naturally held privilege of religion, just like our freedom of speech and association and the like.If you think ANYthing will constrain the SCOTUS, you are sadly mistaken.
57 posted on
06/29/2005 5:21:41 AM PDT by
Lazamataz
(Looks like the Supreme Court wants to play Cowboys and Homeowners.)
To: Hermann the Cherusker
Well, we know what's happening to our other rights -- I imagine this one will go down, too. I am so disgusted with the way things are going in this country.
Carolyn
61 posted on
06/29/2005 5:32:52 AM PDT by
CDHart
(The world has become a lunatic asylum and the lunatics are in charge.)
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