Jonathan Ernst/Reutersby requiring a state tuition assistance program to include sectarian as well as nonsectarian institutions.
Maine argues that its tuition-aid program is meant to subsidize a"rough equivalent of a public education" and its criteria are religiously neutral -- discriminating not on the status or affiliation of the school but what it teaches."Maine has determined as a matter of public policy that public education be neutral," said Maine deputy attorney general Christopher Taub."[The families] are not being discriminated against.
The Supreme Court has said that states cannot use tax dollars to explicitly promote religion, nor can they target a religion or discriminate based solely on religious status. The gray area in between the two rules is where this case will be decided. "Why isn't it treating people neutrally to tell them you're all equal citizens without respect to your religion, and so, too, all the schools that are accredited are equal without respect to their religion, whether you are secular, Catholic, Jewish, what have you, you're all going to be treated equally?" he asked.
Then the Churches should not receive any special exemptions from paying taxes and making their financials public.
Tax the churches! These mega churches are thieves!
Nope.
Sure, as soon as religious institutions start paying taxes. Until then, that's a big NOPE!
It’s 2021 and people still believe in middle eastern mythology lol
Oh, ffs.
Nope!!! Private schools are private schools and Public schools are public schools! Let them use their tax exempt status to pay for their religious schools!!!!!!
It’s way past time for religious institutions to start paying taxes. Especially if they’re going to start requiring us taxpayers fund their religious teachings.
No. Our Tax dollars shouldn't go to support religious education. We keep Church and State Separate.🇺🇸
No, separation is critical. Also, if they want tax dollars maybe they need to put some into the pot
No. 100% no.
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