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All religions should be heavily taxed. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
And, independently of their tax status, they shouldn't promote political candidates.
This stance is very popular where I'm from and I agree
Absolutely, 100% agreed. I know most other church-goers would disagree, though. Religious organizations should be treated no differently from any other organization.
I'd give loopholes for good works and define them specifically
If you really do mean no exceptions then that is genuinely an unpopular view.
I do mean no exceptions. They rarely do "good things" for anyone.
Having a homeless shelter where you require the homeless to attend mass is not helping people, it's taking advantage of people in a bad situation and forcing your views on them. Just one example.
especially scientology
I upvoted you, but do disagree with this a bit, there are a few religions which set up food for anyone willing to come inside, like I went to eat langar at a Sikh temple during my friendβs wedding, and all we have to do is cover our head out of respect. Grab a plate, sit on the floor, and eat.
I randomly went with my friend a couple days later, and they still had food out, so itβs not a wedding only thing, but they actually have cooks in the kitchen most of the day.