{"product_id":"why-i-believe-in-fair-taxation-of-church-property-9781026081303","title":"Why I Believe in Fair Taxation of Church Property","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Joseph McCabe\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Religion, Politics \u0026amp; State\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Why I Believe in Fair Taxation of Church Property\" is a provocative and logically driven exploration of the economic privileges enjoyed by religious institutions. Written by \u003cb\u003eJoseph McCabe\u003c\/b\u003e, a prominent rationalist and former priest, this work examines the historical and social implications of exempting church-owned land and wealth from public taxation. McCabe argues that such exemptions place an undue burden on the general citizenry and violate the principles of equity in a modern secular society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text delves into the accumulation of property by various denominations and questions why these assets should remain untaxed while public infrastructure and services require consistent funding. By blending historical analysis with sharp social commentary, McCabe challenges the reader to reconsider the relationship between the state and organized religion. This work serves as a significant document in the history of secularist thought and the ongoing debate regarding the separation of church and state. It remains a relevant read for those interested in public policy, economic justice, and the philosophical foundations of secularism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884085526679,"sku":"9781026081303","price":1338.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026081303.webp?v=1781105771","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/why-i-believe-in-fair-taxation-of-church-property-9781026081303","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}