If I could pull their specific tax exemption I would (mostly because of the fraud), but lobbying activities are one of those things that are typically considered good in aggregate even if we know we will not agree with every organization.
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Lobbying your government is foundational to participatory democracy, so, you know, it's fine. That's the theory, and I basically agree with it.
jul 29, 2025, 11:47 pm • 6 0 • view
The situation with churches is different because it's built partially on a lie, which is that church activities are primarily charitable. The part that isn't built on a lie is the idea that "being religious" is good, and I also disagree with that.
jul 29, 2025, 11:47 pm • 5 0 • view
This is a map of every place in NYC that provides food. Most are churches. When was the last time you volunteered at a soup kitchen? www.cityharvest.org/food-map/
jul 29, 2025, 10:53 pm • 0 0 • view
As I've said elsewhere, churches should feel free to set up separate non-profits, separate from their proselytizing activities, in which they can do all of their charitable works tax free.
jul 29, 2025, 11:56 pm • 2 0 • view