Wilmington Faith & Values

Atheists challenge the tax exemption for religious groups

Kimberly Winston | Jun 15, 2012 | Comments (0)

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How much money does the U.S. government forgo by not taxing religious institutions? According to a University of Tampa professor, perhaps as much as $71 billion a year.

Topics: Politics, Law, Crime & Court
Beliefs: Freethought (Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic)
Tags: atheists, religious tax exemption, tax exemption

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Dale McGowan, an author and executive director of Foundation Beyond Belief, was recently enlisted to write "Atheism for Dummies." He spoke with Religion News Service about religious doubt, what religious believers and atheists have in common, and what "dummies" need to know about atheism.
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BRIEF: National atheist group organizing N.C. lobbyists

Amanda Greene | Jul 12, 2012

The 10-year-old Secular Coalition for America is spreading its focus from primarily federal legislation to also cover state lobbying chapters. North Carolina's chapter of the Secular Coalition for America will get its start next week.
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