Are You Sure You Want to Tax Churches?

null Nov. 30, 2023 4:25 pm ET Photo: Getty Images/iStockphotoSimon Turner’s letter (Nov. 27) calls for churches to be taxed—an end to organized religion’s “freeloading” on American atheists. Perhaps Mr. Turner hasn’t considered the effect on public education if the people in religious-run preschools, schools, colleges and universities were dropped into public schools. It would overwhelm existing structures and likely destroy them.The same is true for those in nursing homes and care facilities. Current institutions, public or private, couldn’t bear the load. Consider the cost before we destroy entire cultures of education and caring.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersMichaels: Michaels coupon - Save an extra 15%Kohl's: Kohl's coupon: 20% off sitewideWalmart: Walmart Promo Code - $20 Off Any $50+ OrderTurboTax: Save up to $15 with TurboTax coupon 2023H&R Block Tax: Get 20% off H&R Block tax software productsThe

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Simon Turner’s letter (Nov. 27) calls for churches to be taxed—an end to organized religion’s “freeloading” on American atheists. Perhaps Mr. Turner hasn’t considered the effect on public education if the people in religious-run preschools, schools, colleges and universities were dropped into public schools. It would overwhelm existing structures and likely destroy them.

The same is true for those in nursing homes and care facilities. Current institutions, public or private, couldn’t bear the load. Consider the cost before we destroy entire cultures of education and caring.