Priests refuse Communion for political leaders..

[Reverend Blair]

However, I still cannot for the life of me understand why someone (like Martin) would choose to stay with a Religion that goes against his personal beliefs?

His personal beliefs don't come into play, Nascar Nero. He is, quite simply, representing the views of his party and, through that party, Canadians. Martin has said that he's personally against abortion, for instance, but that his personal views are not relevant in the debate.

As to the government revoking the church's chatitable donation, folks in Canada have a right to give money to anyone they like. Their money has already been taxed, so it cannot be once again taxed, particularly since they are not getting any goods in return, and are simply giving a donation or "gift" to the church.

That's like saying that businesses shouldn't pay tax because their customers already paid tax. It's a non-argument. Poorly thought out and overly simplistic.

Church's are given tax-exempt status becasue they do charitable work, but that status depends on them remaining non-political. Since the Catholic church is refusing to remain non-political, they should have their status pulled. They can then register as a corporation and try to evade the tax laws that way.

 

[peapod]

Yup, religion! the biggest bullshit story ever told. A vipers den full of liars, munipulators and your basic what not of criminials. You need the book of myths to tell you how to live, that way you don't have to take responsibility for thinking it out yourself. Buy hay, who cares, just keep it out of the state.

 

[Nascar_James]

However, I still cannot for the life of me understand why someone (like Martin) would choose to stay with a Religion that goes against his personal beliefs?

His personal beliefs don't come into play, Nascar Nero. He is, quite simply, representing the views of his party and, through that party, Canadians. Martin has said that he's personally against abortion, for instance, but that his personal views are not relevant in the debate.

As to the government revoking the church's chatitable donation, folks in Canada have a right to give money to anyone they like. Their money has already been taxed, so it cannot be once again taxed, particularly since they are not getting any goods in return, and are simply giving a donation or "gift" to the church.

That's like saying that businesses shouldn't pay tax because their customers already paid tax. It's a non-argument. Poorly thought out and overly simplistic.

Not at all like a business Rev. My contribution to the church is a gift and as such, a gift isn't taxed. In a business, you pay money for goods or services, that is the diference. If I gave my son say a $100 gift, are you saying the government can tax it? Of course not.

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: Priests refuse Commun

Buying your way into heaven isn't a service? It sure as hell is. One based on snake oil and fairy tales, but a service none the less.