Churches should pay taxes regardless of what they preach. The very fact that some religions get involved and endorse politicians reinforces justification for taxing them. The Constitution calls for a separation of church and state. By not taxing the church we are violating this clause.

they are in bed together robbing the common man.

Look, they should have been subject to tax like everything else from the beginning. Not taxing them is a subtle government subsidy that gives religions special status and I think that is contrary to the notion of separation of church and state. What this subsidy has done is allow them to obtain considerable real estate and structures. To accumulate wealth in a number of ways without having to report it.

I have no problem with them being given tax exempt status for genuine charitable operations, but NOT things like radio ministries, as just one example. They spread the word (and the political/social/economic pressure) through these avenues without the burden borne by other media.

Additionally, there should be restrictions on homeschooling curricula equivalent to those in public schools so that evolution and science are taught. Let the kids be indoctrinated in Sunday school where children have traditionally been screwed up.

Sorry for the rant.

The only way to "enforce" any limitations on political endorsements is to take money out of the process as much as possible, such as by enacting and enforcing laws to limit/eliminate partisan advertising and to fund all legitimate political candidates - i.e. those who meet the minimum nomination requirements in terms of public support, NOT money raised - publicly and equally in all election campaigns. The question of whether religious organizations should be taxed or not is another issue entirely...

I’m for taxation. I also believe that there should be limits on political contributions. Maybe $100 per citizen because as it is now the Koch Brothers and other wealthy people pay for candidates. No corporations or business but only citizens. The candidates lower the taxes of the rich so they can afford more government and then we have an oligarchy which is what Russia has and what we’ve gotten over the last year.

The presence of money in politics is the danger. Big tobacco, big pharma, and now the cable networks are flexing those muscles. Personally, I think all campaign funding should be tax subsidized and no private person or corporation should be allowed to finance or advertise for a candidate. Separately, churches should be taxed, because belief in one arbitrary thought should not offer any special benefit, whether that be the belief that one religion is true, that the earth is flat or that 6 is the prettiest integer.

I think churches should be taxed and take an exemption on the parts that are directly charitable in nature (e.g., food pantries). They could still do their charity work, but the rest of what they do — including political contributions — would be taxed.

Churches and other religious organisations should be taxed. That will be the most practical way to ensure a separation of church and state.