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In America, churches are not just volunteer organizations anymore. In fact, it's questionable to me what their motives actually are anymore. So many churches are involved in politics now, and as...

I agree, Hanna. The Cold War was full of propaganda from BOTH sides. Americans are not the "good guys" and Russians are not the "bad guys." If we had been able to listen to each other and talk to...

Pavelov, if you are incapable of having this discussion without calling people names, I am afraid I will just have to ignore you,.

1. Hmmm well I read news from such un-American sites as the BBC, Al Jazeera and Russia Today
2. I support labor unions, and we all know they're communists lol
3. I have attacked (verbally...

I agree that the Catholic church is very influential. I do not believe that taxing them will cut short their services. They have vast holdings and investments which generate an income Bill Gates...

Just got this update on the story from the BBC:

BBC News - Italy plans to tax Vatican on commercial properties

Looks like the Vatican WILL in fact lose it's tax-exempt status according to this...

Pavelov, your response is what is absurd, here! :wall:

You have not studied any history....? You never heard of "Divine Right"...? Christianity has ALWAYS influenced governments, since it was...

Pavelov, how am I a "commie".....? :fool"

And what is with the claims of "attacking"? I just don't see why churches should not be taxed like every other business which has something to sell. ...

Italy to End Tax Breaks on Church Enterprises, Monti Says - Businessweek

As I read this article today, I was thinking that the wealth hoarded at the Vatican could probably feed all of the starving...