Religious organizations in the US get a free ride when it comes to paying taxes. Both directly and indirectly. (Red numbers indicate estimated amount lost to local, state, and federal governments in 2011. I don't have reliable estimates for entries without numbers.)

• They don't pay federal income taxes. $35.3 billion lost.
• They don't pay state income ( Read more... )

Due to a post in another community, I feel compelled to ask this question. My opinion will be in the comments.

What are your feelings on religious groups who feel that government should be heavily influenced or even directed by their religion, and only theirs?This is a question for the religious and non-religious alike. I realize we've done the ( Read more... )