If you could make religion illegal

[Mermaid]

The reason Churches have a property tax exemption is because they are there to serve the community. You don't have to pay to go to church. The employees and upkeep are paid for by optional donations from the people who utilize the Church services at no cost. They also organise charity events, and money raised by the church goes partially to that as well. Lastly, tax exemption reinforces separation of church and state.

I don't think the separation of church and state is clear enough anymore. The churches have very very powerful political lobbies. These need to stop or they should lose tax exempt status.

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To answer the OP's question, absolutely not. People must be able to practice whatever beliefs they want to and not interfere in the practices of others. This is incredibly important.