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Re:So you want to tax the rich? OK, let's start with Harvard by readams on Wednesday April 28, 2021 @05:37AM (#26967515)
The first amendment does not require that churches be exempt from tax. Only that they be treated equally.
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Re:So you want to tax the rich? OK, let's start with Harvard by sneak on Wednesday April 28, 2021 @05:42AM (#26967538)
"respect" here means "on the matter of" (eg "in respect to the matter of") not "favored over another".
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Re:So you want to tax the rich? OK, let's start with Harvard by Nursie on Wednesday April 28, 2021 @05:45AM (#26967554)
Actually it appears that that phrase is to do with making any particular religious organisation established like the Church of England, which is definitely a favoured status.
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