Taking Liberties: Taxing Church Attendance?

I don't have a link, but you can look it up yourself. Just look up "Walz v Tax Commission." The Supreme Court ruled that taxation of churches was too great an involvement between Church and State, violating the establishment cause. They said the "power to tax involves the power to destroy," and thus violated the "free expression of religion" statue...

 

From that case:

Justice Brennan concurrence:

 

And...on that note...billwald disappears.

I'm sure we'll see him again, though.

 

Well, that is partially true. The most current midterm election showed that many are unhappy with the present administration (both sides of the aisle).

Technically I am not a Republican but a true independent.

I was a JFK Democrat until Roe vs. Wade.

I am adamant pro-life but would be considered a liberal in many areas especially concerning entitlements and care of the disenfranchised through no fault of their own and the rescue/rehibilatation of those who have fallen into a hole they have dug themselves.

However even my liberalism is in keeping with "the consent of the governed".

HankD

 

Two questions for those who think it would be a good idea to tax churches: If they are tax-exempt now why would you want to change their status? What would be gained?