Canadian Government bid to remove charitable status from 'advancement of religion' groups & anti-abortion organizations

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9. Not all churches are 'advancement of religion' groups.

Those that are, push a one-sided agenda, not one of democratic choice. Same for anti-abortion promoters.

The concept behind ministers is that they oft house people in dire straits. So, there housing is not taxed. (Not that Joel Osteen houses enough needy folk to warrant his oversized sprawling mansion.)

Churches are seen as refuge for people in difficult situations. So, churches were given property tax breaks. (That doesn't seem to be the case as much as we would like, but I have seen it in action.)