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There goes freedom of religion, and freedom of speech, all in one sentence. Well done. LOL.
I've never made any suggestions that I am in favor of Freedoms. Remember that.
SO then you believe that government control, including taking guns away from the public and a government imposed health care system would be appropriate? Interesting.
I beleive Government has the Responsibility and Duty to ensure that those who wish to engage in the Privileges of Citizenship need to first prove that they understand and can undertake the Duties of Citizenship. After that gun ownership would be fine. In terms of private businesses, government would have little to no input in them or restriction on them.
And by that logic they wouldn't making money, and therefore wouldn't have a need to be taxed. But that is not the way it is. They are very public, and many religious institutions impose their will and beliefs into society and the government. Therefore even from the church end is not a separation of church and state. So your little argument that they shouldn't have to pay taxes still does not hold any water.
Then let's look at all of the other non-profit organizations (colleges, private charities, etc...) that shold lose their tax exempt status as well. In for a penny, in for a pound.