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User ID: 84220429 United States 11/17/2022 09:22 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They can....................................... Quoting: WyatteSmith Guess what this bill does? REVOKES TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR ANY CHURCH UNWILLING TO PERFORM SAME SEX MARRIAGE. There you go. Final nail, soon we will find out which churches are doing the lord's work, and which are in it for the $$$$$. . I expect this may be struck down by the Supreme Court if it is passed. If the truth be told, taxes are just as much a ruse as non profits having tax exempt status. This weakens people and strengthens governments. Taxes should be set at one rate for all businesses and consumers and should be based upon a use model. That is fairest for everybody....get rid of that effing IRS! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 83962627 United States 11/17/2022 09:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The pastor of the church I attend won't even perform weddings for divorcees. I think I know what their answer would be for a same sex marriage. My church is OLD school. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80876752 The fact that your church even has marriage ceremonies means it's progressive/new school. Marriage takes place in the heart, not in a church, and not with government's approval. God knows your heart, and that's what actually matters. There were marriages in the Bible and people registered them with the authorities. Mary and Joseph were on their way to register for the census. If it doesn’t go against God’s laws then Christians obey. Like paying taxes. Taxes are theft. Theft is against God's laws. Send the happy couple down to the Justice of the Peace for their civil union. Taxes are good and bad. They do provide us with good things. It’s an imperfect world so there will be problems but Jesus said to pay taxes. And if God didn’t want his people to obey the governments Mary and Joseph would not have registered. God allows the governments to exist and they do provide a measure of protection. And that is for legally married people as well. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 84314613 United States 11/17/2022 09:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why "god" can't be used as an argument: Quoting: Anonymous Coward 84778826 Deuteronomy 20:16 But of the cities of these people which the Lord thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth Eradication of evil is a good thing. Sadly, it doesn't happen anymore. DID YOU DRINK THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST DID YOU EAT THE FLESH OF JESUS CHRIST THEN JESUS CHRIST IS IN YOU YOU ARE THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST NOW GO OUT AND DO GREATER WORKS THAN HE POUR OUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST OVER EVIL AND EVIL WILL BURN AND BE BURNED UP WHAT IS LEFT IS THE NEW EARTH IT IS WRITTEN AMEN |
NDFarm
User ID: 76599042 United States 11/17/2022 09:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ALL churches SHOULD lose tax exempt status. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83928898 Most are profit driven any way. Have you noticed the monstrosities they are building calling them churches nowadays? That is a way to destroy religion. And when you do that you destroy freedom of speech. They go together. If there is a God do you really think you need a church to be 'saved'? Why do people think they need to go through a corrupt church to find God. |
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BrainGuy, MAGA Republican
White heteropatriarchal supremacist User ID: 84774250 United States 11/17/2022 09:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ALL churches SHOULD lose tax exempt status. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83928898 Most are profit driven any way. Have you noticed the monstrosities they are building calling them churches nowadays? That is a way to destroy religion. And when you do that you destroy freedom of speech. They go together. If there is a God do you really think you need a church to be 'saved'? Why do people think they need to go through a corrupt church to find God. Because people like you lie to them about everything, 24/7. --------------- Don't care. Still voting Trump! ---------- |
VISITOR User ID: 78037273 United States 11/17/2022 09:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80959071 The fact that your church even has marriage ceremonies means it's progressive/new school. Marriage takes place in the heart, not in a church, and not with government's approval. God knows your heart, and that's what actually matters. There were marriages in the Bible and people registered them with the authorities. Mary and Joseph were on their way to register for the census. If it doesn’t go against God’s laws then Christians obey. Like paying taxes. Taxes are theft. Theft is against God's laws. Send the happy couple down to the Justice of the Peace for their civil union. Taxes are good and bad. They do provide us with good things. It’s an imperfect world so there will be problems but Jesus said to pay taxes. And if God didn’t want his people to obey the governments Mary and Joseph would not have registered. God allows the governments to exist and they do provide a measure of protection. And that is for legally married people as well. Do you have a scripture reference where Jesus said to pay taxes? I know this one, and that it is often misquoted to justify theft by taxation. ... And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. 27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 81496652 United Kingdom 11/17/2022 09:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They can....................................... Quoting: WyatteSmith Guess what this bill does? REVOKES TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR ANY CHURCH UNWILLING TO PERFORM SAME SEX MARRIAGE. There you go. Final nail, soon we will find out which churches are doing the lord's work, and which are in it for the $$$$$. . Looks like they added an amendment to the bill to protect churches from this. Tillis Helps Secure Robust Religious Freedom Protections in The Respect for Marriage Act The Senators’ bipartisan amendment: - Protects all religious liberty and conscience protections available under the Constitution or Federal law, including but not limited to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and forbids this bill from being used to diminish or repeal any such protection. - Confirms that non-profit religious organizations will not be required to provide any services, facilities, or goods for the solemnization or celebration of a marriage. - Guarantees that this bill may not be used to deny or alter any benefit, right, or status of an otherwise eligible person or entity – including tax-exempt status, tax treatment, grants, contracts, agreements, guarantees, educational funding, loans, scholarships, licenses, certifications, accreditations, claims, or defenses – provided that the benefit, right, or status does not arise from a marriage. For instance, a church, university, or other nonprofit’s eligibility for tax-exempt status is unrelated to marriage, so its status would not be affected by this legislation. [link to www.tillis.senate.gov (secure)] 12 Senate Republicans Vote With Democrats to Advance Far-Left ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ The List [link to www.breitbart.com (secure)] |
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User ID: 9213071 United States 11/17/2022 09:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They can....................................... Quoting: WyatteSmith Guess what this bill does? REVOKES TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR ANY CHURCH UNWILLING TO PERFORM SAME SEX MARRIAGE. There you go. Final nail, soon we will find out which churches are doing the lord's work, and which are in it for the $$$$$. . . ... so THESE will be the next TARGET like the bakeries and the website developers! ... . . Our family celebrates The Lord's Feasts: [link to www.grafted-promise.net] Fools and the dead don't change their minds. Fools won't and the dead can't. When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar. You are only telling the world that you fear what he might say. Quoting: CountryWise Amos 5:13 - Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 81496652 United Kingdom 11/17/2022 09:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They can....................................... Quoting: WyatteSmith Guess what this bill does? REVOKES TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR ANY CHURCH UNWILLING TO PERFORM SAME SEX MARRIAGE. There you go. Final nail, soon we will find out which churches are doing the lord's work, and which are in it for the $$$$$. . Looks like they added an amendment to the bill to protect churches from this. Tillis Helps Secure Robust Religious Freedom Protections in The Respect for Marriage Act The Senators’ bipartisan amendment: - Protects all religious liberty and conscience protections available under the Constitution or Federal law, including but not limited to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and forbids this bill from being used to diminish or repeal any such protection. - Confirms that non-profit religious organizations will not be required to provide any services, facilities, or goods for the solemnization or celebration of a marriage. - Guarantees that this bill may not be used to deny or alter any benefit, right, or status of an otherwise eligible person or entity – including tax-exempt status, tax treatment, grants, contracts, agreements, guarantees, educational funding, loans, scholarships, licenses, certifications, accreditations, claims, or defenses – provided that the benefit, right, or status does not arise from a marriage. For instance, a church, university, or other nonprofit’s eligibility for tax-exempt status is unrelated to marriage, so its status would not be affected by this legislation. [link to www.tillis.senate.gov (secure)] 12 Senate Republicans Vote With Democrats to Advance Far-Left ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ The List [link to www.breitbart.com (secure)] The advancement of RFMA is yet another instance of Senate Republicans providing the votes needed to pass overreaching Democrat legislation, which includes broad-sweeping bills concerning gun control and infrastructure. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 84778826 United States 11/17/2022 09:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ALL churches SHOULD lose tax exempt status. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83928898 Most are profit driven any way. Have you noticed the monstrosities they are building calling them churches nowadays? That is a way to destroy religion. And when you do that you destroy freedom of speech. They go together. If there is a God do you really think you need a church to be 'saved'? Why do people think they need to go through a corrupt church to find God. People are born with the only true religion Man makes "God" is his own image , to suit his own interests |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 83962627 United States 11/17/2022 09:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ALL churches SHOULD lose tax exempt status. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83928898 Most are profit driven any way. Have you noticed the monstrosities they are building calling them churches nowadays? That is a way to destroy religion. And when you do that you destroy freedom of speech. They go together. If there is a God do you really think you need a church to be 'saved'? Why do people think they need to go through a corrupt church to find God. It is about assembling together with believers. To build each other up. Hebrew 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another —and all the more as you see the Day approaching. |
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User ID: 77667866 United States 11/17/2022 09:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Love is love. What an asinine and overly simplified Immature statement. So what about people who are pedos? Love is love right? What about people who want to assault women. They love it right? What about people who want have sex with animals. Love is love right? What an easy fooled simpleton perverse society we have become. Quoting: Traumahawk1984 What about people that ...LOVE TO KILL...I guess we should accept that too...O we do,its called Abortion... Romans 14:11 It is written: “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God. Revelation 20:15 Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 84778826 United States 11/17/2022 09:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Love is love. What an asinine and overly simplified Immature statement. So what about people who are pedos? Love is love right? What about people who want to assault women. They love it right? What about people who want have sex with animals. Love is love right? What an easy fooled simpleton perverse society we have become. Quoting: Traumahawk1984 What about people that ...LOVE TO KILL...I guess we should accept that too...O we do,its called Abortion... And who is making the most noise about the overturning of Row V wade? |
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NDFarm
User ID: 76599042 United States 11/17/2022 09:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ALL churches SHOULD lose tax exempt status. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83928898 Most are profit driven any way. Have you noticed the monstrosities they are building calling them churches nowadays? That is a way to destroy religion. And when you do that you destroy freedom of speech. They go together. If there is a God do you really think you need a church to be 'saved'? Why do people think they need to go through a corrupt church to find God. It is about assembling together with believers. To build each other up. Hebrew 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another —and all the more as you see the Day approaching. That doesn't say anything about needing to go to a church with corrupt elders, which all churches have, to find God. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 83981381 United States 11/17/2022 09:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Love is love. What an asinine and overly simplified Immature statement. So what about people who are pedos? Love is love right? What about people who want to assault women. They love it right? What about people who want have sex with animals. Love is love right? What an easy fooled simpleton perverse society we have become. Quoting: Traumahawk1984 What about people that ...LOVE TO KILL...I guess we should accept that too...O we do,its called Abortion... And who is making the most noise about the overturning of Row V wade? J’s cannot worship their God Moloch without abortion. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 84314613 United States 11/17/2022 09:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | people just don't learn. Prepare to lose more elections lmfao!!!!!! You people just don't learn. Quoting: Haitian Born PEOPLE ARE IMPERFECT INACCURATE AND INCONSISTENT HOW CAN ANYONE LEARN UNDER THESE CONDITIONS THE LEARNING PROCESS IS ALWAYS DOOMED TO FAILURE HOWEVER THERE IS HOPE IN THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST WHO BY IS THE GRACE IS THE TRUTH ABSOLUTE AND PERFECT THE AUTHOR OF LIFE EVERLASTING IN THIS PERFECTION THE LEARNING PROCESS CAN ENTER INTO ABSOLUTE PERFECTION WHERE THE RESULTS ARE PERFECT EVERY TIME FOREVER |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 82589301 United States 11/17/2022 09:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When are you married? Is it when the church or the state says you are married? Separate church from state! FAMILY Marriage should only be a religious church function between men and women. Gays can sign a business contract and decide who gets the hammer. Gays should never raise children - they can't provide a normal family. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 83962627 United States 11/17/2022 09:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 83962627 That is a way to destroy religion. And when you do that you destroy freedom of speech. They go together. If there is a God do you really think you need a church to be 'saved'? Why do people think they need to go through a corrupt church to find God. It is about assembling together with believers. To build each other up. Hebrew 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another —and all the more as you see the Day approaching. That doesn't say anything about needing to go to a church with corrupt elders, which all churches have, to find God. We are all imperfect. But we still are told to gather together. Make sure the church is following the Bible. And read and study the Bible. Always pray. Constantly. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 83952823 United States 11/17/2022 09:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: NDFarm If there is a God do you really think you need a church to be 'saved'? Why do people think they need to go through a corrupt church to find God. It is about assembling together with believers. To build each other up. Hebrew 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another —and all the more as you see the Day approaching. That doesn't say anything about needing to go to a church with corrupt elders, which all churches have, to find God. We are all imperfect. But we still are told to gather together. Make sure the church is following the Bible. And read and study the Bible. Always pray. Constantly. An rape kids. And steal their parents money. And browbeat weak minded rubes like yourself. |