Comments on: GOP in Galveston, TX works to remove Scientology status http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/ tax news, tax info and tax policy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:01:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Diane http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4739 Diane Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:22:10 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4739 You know, it sounds like one could "go broke" in this so-called religion. I think I'll pass and coninue to serve Christ as my Lord and Savior. Besides, its FREE !!! You know, it sounds like one could “go broke” in this so-called religion. I think I’ll pass and coninue to serve Christ as my Lord and Savior. Besides, its FREE !!!

]]> By: James Andrix http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4740 James Andrix Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:42:54 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4740 I'm not sure the requirements will hold it back. I visted my local church of Scientology once, and they indicated that there was a regular Sunday service open to everyone. I also find it unlikely that the local churches haven't already made some statement of belief in their existing tax paperwork, and even if so it would be easy for them to write one. These requirements are pointless trivialities. I’m not sure the requirements will hold it back. I visted my local church of Scientology once, and they indicated that there was a regular Sunday service open to everyone. I also find it unlikely that the local churches haven’t already made some statement of belief in their existing tax paperwork, and even if so it would be easy for them to write one.

These requirements are pointless trivialities.

]]> By: Kristen King http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4738 Kristen King Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:32:20 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4738 Whether you agree with their teachings or not, seems they just don't fit the bill. Whether you agree with their teachings or not, seems they just don’t fit the bill.

]]> By: Miranda http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4737 Miranda Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:24:50 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4737 It appears that, due to the requirements, Scientology doesn't fit the title of religion. Requiring $15,000 to join up? That's a little steep...It sounds more like an expensive club... It appears that, due to the requirements, Scientology doesn’t fit the title of religion. Requiring $15,000 to join up? That’s a little steep…It sounds more like an expensive club…

]]> By: Jim http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4734 Jim Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:07:33 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4734 I despise Scientology. They tried to sue me for copyright infringement and for holding a domain hostage. Looking back on it - I made my mark on the internet. I wasted some of their time and got $100 to boot, as well... but that is a long story. I despise Scientology. They tried to sue me for copyright infringement and for holding a domain hostage.

Looking back on it - I made my mark on the internet. I wasted some of their time and got $100 to boot, as well… but that is a long story.

]]> By: Jean Murray http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4736 Jean Murray Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:59:14 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4736 I used to live in Clearwater, Florida and spent some time with several Scientologists. I never heard them espouse a "faith" or talk about their "religion." I never could figure out what their "religion" was all about. I used to live in Clearwater, Florida and spent some time with several Scientologists. I never heard them espouse a “faith” or talk about their “religion.” I never could figure out what their “religion” was all about.

]]> By: Kristen King http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4735 Kristen King Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:11:40 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/gop-in-galveston-tx-works-to-remove-scientology-status/#comment-4735 Given the requirements for tax-exempt status, I don't see any other outcome than for the Church of Scientology to lose its tax exemption. Given the requirements for tax-exempt status, I don’t see any other outcome than for the Church of Scientology to lose its tax exemption.

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