Sorry, but there is a provision in the Constitution that exempts churches from any form of government control:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; ... “
Taxes violate the free exercise provision because it sure as hell isn’t free if it is taxed.
As I said earlier, government does not have the power to bargain for rights in exchange for privileges.
“Taxes violate the free exercise provision because it sure as hell isn’t free if it is taxed.
As I said earlier, government does not have the power to bargain for rights in exchange for privileges.”
Completely agree.
But a couple of things here.
We know that the government has been using taxes, and regulations, and whatever, to subvert our God-given rights.
Another point, and this is about as simple as it gets for me anyway, is: if you enter into a contract with another entity, don’t be surprised when the other entity wants to enforce the terms of the contract.