To: xzins
"When I give money as an act of worship, then that money belongs to the state?"
You're begging the question. Your act of worship is considered a charitable contribution, right? So it does not "belong to the state."
The question is, if it's in fact a political act, should it be a charitable contribution?
To: tumblindice
My money given in church is always an act of worship of God. It is part of the basic understanding of the faith that we worship God is certain ways, one of which is with our giving.
It is also a fact of our faith that we honestly address all cultural issues. That would include politics.
Would I tell someone not to support Al Gore or John Kerry because the support abortion? You bet I would.
That's not politics, though. That speech is RELIGIOUS SPEECH.
144 posted on
07/27/2006 10:32:13 AM PDT by
xzins
(Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Supporting the troops means praying for them to WIN!)
To: tumblindice
The question is, if it's in fact a political act, should it be a charitable contribution?
No, it isn't the question. The question is should be political acts be taxed. And let me answer it for you: No. And furthermore, hell no.
173 posted on
07/27/2006 11:01:11 AM PDT by
JamesP81
("Never let your schooling interfere with your education" --Mark Twain)
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