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Freedom From Religion Foundation Has Clear Path To Challenge Clergy Housing Tax Break

Freedom From Religion Foundation Has Clear Path To Challenge Clergy Housing Tax Break

For the most part though, defense of the clergy housing break is a great source of ecumenical spirit.  In the last round of litigation there was an amicus brief in defense of the constitutionality of Section 107 that included among others The International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, The Islamic Center of Boca Raton, and The  International Society of Krishna Consciousness.

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Over and over again courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor; and all do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands: taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions. To demand more in the name of morals is mere cant.