(October 24, 2013 at 5:58 am)Tonus Wrote: They're not playing the "we are poor card." They're asking for legally-provided subsidies. The money they don't spend on computer systems could conceivably be used for programs to help the poor. Many churches in the USA provide such programs and services.
In any case, it's really up to the government to decide if it should provide so many financial breaks and shelters to religious organizations. I think that would probably happen in Europe first, there's no way it would even be considered in the USA at present.
Actually, They are playing this card - Yes the stuff is for legally provided subsidies but 90% off Microsoft Office suites hardly says its fair.
This money that this church has is to line its own pockets as its been a very rich church for years. They have made an ultra-modern building / top of the range AV Equipment etc. But very little goes out to Charity.
Perhaps this Church should start giving money to those who need it before buying top of the range sound systems.
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