Exempting the Churches by James F. Morton

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Author Morton, James F. (James Ferdinand), 1870-1941
Title Exempting the Churches
An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Exempting the Churches" by James F. Morton is a critical social and political treatise written in the early 20th century. The book argues against the practice of exempting churches from property taxation, asserting that this practice undermines the democratic principles of equality and individual rights. Morton presents a compelling case that state support of religious institutions through tax exemptions constitutes an unfair advantage and violates citizens' rights to freedom of conscience. The opening of the book introduces the central argument that tax exemptions for churches represent a special privilege that undermines the democratic spirit. Morton emphasizes that such exemptions unjustly transfer the financial burden onto other taxpayers, thereby promoting inequality within society. He outlines the historical context of church-state relations and critiques the associated moral implications, consistently asserting that true democracy requires the strict separation of church and state and equal treatment for all institutions irrespective of their religious affiliation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Church property
Category Text
EBook-No. 38371
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 29, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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