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.
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.
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/
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.