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babsbunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:11 PM
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Please DU this poll; Should churches be allowed to push a political agenda without losing their tax
exempt status?

At the very bottom of the page. It is doing very well already!

http://www.onntv.com/
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:13 PM
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1. Churches should pay taxes if they make a profit. Period.
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grannie4peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:13 PM
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2. that was refreshing :):)
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Donnachaidh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:13 PM
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3. 87% NO
I don't think this one needs our help :rofl:
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:13 PM
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4. I think churches should lose their tax exempt status anyway.
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FiveGoodMen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 07:17 PM
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16. I think so, too.
Just by chiming in on what is good and bad behavior they are, in fact, always pushing a political agenda.

And it sure isn't mine.
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AzNick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 07:49 PM
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17. I could say so much about the Church industry, you would not believe it
Yes, INDUSTRY. Church INDUSTRY.

I know, I worked for a trade publication targetting church leaders.

I know so much about this INDUSTRY, I could entertain you all night.
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Hope And Change Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:14 PM
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5. Done!K & R!
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babsbunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:15 PM
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6. Here is the news story about this very subject
http://www.onntv.com/live/content/onnnews/stories/2008/09/08/religionxpolitics.html?sid=102
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Hope And Change Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:55 PM
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11. Thanks for posting!
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Dukkha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:18 PM
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7. figures here in Columbus
where we have lots of crazy right wing compounds. 87% no so that's nice.
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whistle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:19 PM
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8. Done....
ONN Poll Should churches be allowed to push a political agenda without losing their tax exempt status?
13% Yes
87% No
Thank you for voting.

Yes
No
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:24 PM
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9. "Political"? Yes. "Partisan"? No.
When I think of Ebeneezer Baptist Church or even TUCC, I think advocacy of social policy is warranted.
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Vincardog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 06:33 PM
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15. They can talk about social issues just not Advocate POLITICAL CANDIDATES
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gratuitous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 07:54 PM
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19. Well, one person got it right
Is serving one another in love "political"? Feeding the hungry? Clothing the naked? Housing the homeless? There are a lot of folks who would consider that "political," and our little congregation provides the space for the day center for an agency that helps homelss families get back into housing. Lose that exemption!

Fookin' brilliant. This is know-nothingism at its worst.
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RedLetterRev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 05:35 PM
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10. Done
RoveCo has used the wackogelical pulpits for years to herd votes into the GOP column in absolute defiance of the Establishment Clause. If they want to politic, let them reincorporate, but not as churches.

I don't want government messing about in my religion (or lack thereof) just as much as I don't want religion messing about in my government. If Palin has her way, we'll all be forced to take up serpents. I really don't like snakes, whether they wear lipstick or not.
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Booster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 06:04 PM
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12. 'sigh' again, no ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY NOT.
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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 06:25 PM
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13. Done. 88% No n/t
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Vincardog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 06:31 PM
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14. 88% No
Should churches be allowed to push a political agenda without losing their tax exempt status?
12% Yes
88% No
Thank you for voting.
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OneGrassRoot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 07:51 PM
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18. Is there a "fuck no" option? Let me check..... n/t
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DesertRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-08 08:11 PM
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20. done. n/t
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