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Bill: Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Zeus Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 2556
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: No religions are taxed.
Current: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:13:47, April 02, 2008 CET | From |  Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | How can a party that within it's platform desires a separation of church and state support such a bill; I'd love for this to be clarified by the Con Party. |
| Date | 23:17:28, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | How can a party that within it's platform desires a separation of church and state support such a bill; I'd love for this to be clarified by the Con Party. |
| Date | 23:26:20, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | OOC: The taxation of religion IS a secular policy... Religion is just another money grabbing organization that will be taxed. |
| Date | 23:36:21, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | OOC: I didn't ask you out of character, though if you'd like to clarify it. Excellent non-committal answer though. It is indeed secular and for a party that has in it's profile it strives for the 'separation of church and state' and furthermore calls itself Conservative. I guess I just missed something. Honestly, I could care less I just find it very hypocritical as anyone would and thus my question for clarity. If you'd like to in-game, feel free. Cheers. |
| Date | 00:02:13, April 03, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | We would suggest that the Federal Republican Party leadership fund a bit of research into the use of the English language. The term secular is defined as "not pertaining to or connected with religion." In this manner, both this bill and the Conservative Party of Solentia are secular in that both seek to further seperate church from state. And I might remind the Federal Republican Party that religion is not necessary for morality, and a religious fanatics does not a conservative make. James Devreau, Inner Party Leader |
| Date | 01:27:52, April 03, 2008 CET | From | Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | OOC: Before you use an ad-hominem tactic that you accuse me of, by investing or donating money to the English language. Com'on-grow up. Re-read your own post and tell me that again, would you? |
| Date | 01:32:25, April 03, 2008 CET | From | Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | The Conservative Party must be very delusional given their belief that taxing churches somehow separates the state from the church. It would seem to anyone with the ability to string together formative thoughts of substance that taxing churches in fact, puts them under the thumb of our government and leads to potential oppression of sects of varied religions. Your words are as garbled as your platform, with no respect due. And I've not said anything about "religious fanatics does not a conservative make." Again, you must be hearing things, Sir. Also, we need no reminding that morality doesn't come from religion though-it is surprising to hear you admit this. I've a shred of faith in you, no pun intended. Signed, Party Spokesman, Ron Seigler |
| Date | 02:12:15, April 03, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | Taxing a church is justified by a church's position as a profit earning entity. No further comment will be made upon this matter by the CPS. CPS Ranking Senator John Downs |
| Date | 02:52:02, April 03, 2008 CET | From | Meritocratic Alliance | To | Debating the Taxation of Religion Bill of May 2555 |
| Message | We are pro church but do not condone profiteering in the guise of Faith. This bill will end that. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 303 | ||||||
| no | Total Seats: 122 | ||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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