Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B

Re:Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B by annoyingnoob on Friday July 10, 2020 @12:53PM (#23793509)

I want to avoid taxes but also get government support too. Who do I need to lobby and how much will it take?

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Re:Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B by missedthecue on Friday July 10, 2020 @01:41PM (#23794131)

Start any charity?

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Re:Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B by sushid on Friday July 10, 2020 @01:36PM (#23794074)

First, create a religion.

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Re:Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B by annoyingnoob on Friday July 10, 2020 @01:40PM (#23794121)

I find the L Ron Hubbard path distasteful. But I see your point. I suppose any non-profit could work instead.

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Re:Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B by felideon on Friday July 10, 2020 @01:41PM (#23794130)

It's easier than that. Pretty much anyone with charisma and public speaking skills can start a non-denominational "Christian" church.

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