Should Governments regulate fraudulent religions?

[Corduroy]

If you're an atheist, you would think that there's no difference between religion and any sort of confidence scam which should be outlawed. But religion has a long history and is extremely culturally important. People's devotion to religion requires harsh persecution if the government wants to control it. Even if you think religion is detrimental to society, I can't see how you could say suppressing isn't more detrimental.

 

[Murphy]

Governments exist to get bigger. They are living things, that have a strong will to survive and grow. Religion can be hindrance to government, but most aren't. As long as the government does not feel threatened, you can 'gospel' up a storm.

And who knows, if you're lucky, Trudeau might drop by, wearing a silly hat, and religiously dance or pray at your event. Please bring a camera!

 

[Cliffy]

If you're an atheist, you would think that there's no difference between religion and any sort of confidence scam which should be outlawed. But religion has a long history and is extremely culturally important. People's devotion to religion requires harsh persecution if the government wants to control it. Even if you think religion is detrimental to society, I can't see how you could say suppressing isn't more detrimental.

They are money making corporations and should be at least taxed. Taking a hint from Constantine, suppression can get your empire destroyed.

 

[Murphy]

To be fair, Cliffy ain't exactly wrong this time. All deity-based religions are frauds perpetrated by humans to try and control an even greater number of humans via "divine law".

I think the single biggest proof that they're frauds lays in the 3 Abrahamic religions. All 3 have religious texts with passages that are certainly open to interpretation. It seems to me that an all powerful "Creator" who wanted us to love and worship him would be very succinct and not leave shit open for interpretation.

Not to mention all three religions are incredibly patriarchal. I don't believe that if god/allah/jehovah existed, he/she/it would be a sexist.

Cliffy has to do more than just post a meme or shoot one liners. That's why he is not taken seriously.

 

[Corduroy]

They are money making corporations and should be at least taxed. Taking a hint from Constantine, suppression can get your empire destroyed.

That's another question entirely. I think of religious institutions as non-profits. Non-profits aren't taxed and they shouldn't be, but their employees are taxed like everyone else.

 

[Twin_Moose]

That's another question entirely. I think of religious institutions as non-profits. Non-profits aren't taxed and they shouldn't be, but their employees are taxed like everyone else.

I agree to the extent of the money that stays within the country, the money going off shore should be taxed since it is not serving the community that it is being raised for. Like the Catholic church once the money is earmarked for the Vatican it should be taxed before leaving Canada

 

[petros]

Be sure to use Papal when shopping on eBay.

 

[Corduroy]

I agree to the extent of the money that stays within the country, the money going off shore should be taxed since it is not serving the community that it is being raised for. Like the Catholic church once the money is earmarked for the Vatican it should be taxed before leaving Canada

What if that money is going towards food and medicine to some outside community in need?

 

[Twin_Moose]

What if that money is going towards food and medicine to some outside community in need?

Within Canada? or to a foreign country?

 

[petros]

Both

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Within Canada? or to a foreign country?

Well, I suppose you could tax money being spent on humanitarian aid outside Canada, then send the taxes overseas as humanitarian aid. . .

 

[Twin_Moose]

Within Canada tax free outside of the Country Canada should get some value out of Canadian money.

Well, I suppose you could tax money being spent on humanitarian aid outside Canada, then send the taxes overseas as humanitarian aid. . .

Lol already being done under the guise of the UN

 

[petros]

I doubt there is money leaving that isn't ear marked for food and health care.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

I doubt there is money leaving that isn't ear marked for food and health care.

Don't be silly. Money doesn't have ears.

The expression is "Money talks," not "Money hears."

 

[Corduroy]

Within Canada? or to a foreign country?

By 'outside' I meant a foreign country.

 

[Twin_Moose]

Within Canada tax free outside of the Country Canada should get some value out of Canadian money.



Lol already being done under the guise of the UN

By 'outside' I meant a foreign country.

Already have my opinion

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Already have my opinion

Well, you haven't addressed the critical issue of interplanetary humanitarian aid. . .

 

[Twin_Moose]

Well, you haven't addressed the critical issue of interplanetary humanitarian aid. . .

Is Bitcoin taxable? Lol

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Is Bitcoin taxable? Lol

It is, but if you wait until tomorrow to pay, it'll only be worth 8 cents on the dollar, so you can save a ton that way.

 

[Corduroy]

Already have my opinion

I figured, but your example was of the money going to the Vatican, which is different from helping people in need elsewhere. So I thought it would be good to see if that difference mattered to you.