Exempting The Churches (1916)

Exempting The Churches: An Argument For The Abolition Of This Unjust And Unconstitutional Practice By James F. Morton Jr. Presents A Compelling Case Against The Tax Exemption Granted To Churches. The Book Argues That Tax Exemption For Churches Is A Violation Of Democratic Principles And A Form Of Indirect State Support For Religious Institutions. It Highlights The Historical Struggle For Democracy And The Separation Of Church And State Emphasizing The Importance Of Individual Rights And The Neutrality Of The State In Religious Matters. The Book Challenges The Notion That Churches Are Purely Altruistic Organizations Pointing Out That They Benefit From Public Services And Infrastructure Like Any Other Entity. It Questions The Fairness Of Forcing Non-Believers To Financially Support Religious Institutions And Argues That Tax Exemption For Churches Is A Form Of Discrimination And A Violation Of Conscience. The Book Calls For The Abolition Of This Practice And Advocates For A Strict Separation Of Church And State In Order To Uphold The Principles Of Democracy And Religious Freedom.