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[–] 10 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (8 children)

Communism and Christianity

Makes total sense for him to say that since at the time all of the communist powers banned religion.

I think King would be down for less authoritarian communism, but being politically active at the time he was I understand why he may not have explored that as an option

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  • [–] -4 points 9 months ago (7 children)

    at the time all of the communist powers banned religion.

    Me, an atheist in the US:

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (5 children)

    I am an Athiest but I don't want to take away the rights of others to worship. They do need to start paying taxes, though.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    They shouldn't necessarily pay taxes, but should no longer have a special tax designation. They should be placed in the same category as other not for profit social clubs. Think groups like Shriners, Mason's, a community operated community center.

    I'm not well versed in tax law so maybe that would mean paying some property taxes. But it places them on the same level and removes many of thei special privileges

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    Some of them sell services and merchandise. Look up Joel Scott Osteen, dude has mansions and giant "megachurches".

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    I am very familiar, but pretty much everything that allows him to embezzle that much money comes special rules that apply to churches and "ministers".

    If it were a normal social club the rules would change.

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