Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice

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Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice

by James F. (James Ferdinand) Morton

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By James F. Morton. Jr.

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EXEMPTING THE CHURCHES - AN ARGUMENT FOR THE ABOLITION OF THIS UNJUST AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE.

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A vigorous defense of true democratic equality, this work confronts the long‑standing practice of shielding churches from taxation. Drawing on historical examples from monarchies to modern republics, the author argues that granting fiscal privileges to any institution creates a caste‑like hierarchy that contradicts the principle that all citizens share equal rights. By exposing how such exemptions effectively channel public funds into religious ministries, the text challenges the notion that “no person shall be required to support any ministry against his consent” is truly upheld.

The essay weaves together philosophy, law, and social commentary, urging readers to reconsider the balance between individual liberty and collective responsibility. It frames the fight against special privileges as essential to the ongoing march toward a more just society, where government power serves the people rather than entrenched interests. Listeners will find a compelling, historically grounded case for rethinking the relationship between faith, finance, and freedom.

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Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice

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en

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~2 hours (165K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

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Produced by David Widger

Release date

2011-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James F. (James Ferdinand) Morton

James F. (James Ferdinand) Morton

1870–1941

A lively radical voice from the turn of the 20th century, he wrote on politics, religion, and social reform with unusual range. His life also crossed into museum work, Esperanto, and the Baháʼí faith, giving his work a wide, curious perspective.

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