tax religions to pay for useful things, page-5

snuff,
'religious companies' was a jibe at them, the companies are RCC,Islam,Scientology basiclly anyone making money on 'faith'

>>The rest of their land is used for things like schools, hospitals and for religious use (church buildings).<<

We have to pay to use that land, it's not free. They should have to pay capital gains tax like anyother landlord.

>>Governments do make contributions to religious organisations but the money is given directly to those who need it by volunteers.<<

Yes they may pass on a portion of what is donated by us, after admin costs of course.

>>In addition the churches give away their own money to the poor.<<

After the minister and his wifes new cars and houses are paid off.

I think $30 billion dollars could make a good difference to the health system in this country, do you?