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Old 12-29-12, 05:47 PM   #4
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No, it's Freedom of Religion, which means that the Government will not excessively involve itself in Religion. Removing the tax-exempt status could be seen as a breach of that.
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Also, the 14th Amendment ensures that people will not be prosecuted for their Religion (or lack of). Removing the tax exempt status could be seen by some as a break of that.
Now you're bordering on the ridiculous. Some people might try to claim that, but they would be wrong. Tax-exempt status is a special allotment, not an equal right, or a freedom. Removing it does not involve persecution or prosecution.
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