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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by drestoneokuta(m): 6:49pm On Jul 13, 2014

WE CANNOT GIVE UNTO CAESAR WHAT BELONGS TO GOD!!!!!!!

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 6:56pm On Jul 13, 2014

drestoneokuta: WE CANNOT GIVE UNTO CAESAR WHAT BELONGS TO GOD!!!!!!!

who is talking about Cesar here?

We are talking about Babatunde, Chinedu and Salisu.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 7:06pm On Jul 13, 2014

@Pagan:I understand where you are coming from BUT can you tax money that has already been taxed??...I mean Church money is more or less like donations from individuals who willingly give right??
So how can that work? undecided

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by NwaNimo1(m): 7:08pm On Jul 13, 2014

PAGAN9JA: How many of you are willing to stand up against the draining of our Nation's Wealth by these foreign Religious bodies?

churches collect money from the Nigerian common man to feed to pastors material desires, big manshions, private jets, etc.

Tithe money from churches is sent to foreign western country like the vatican to FIll Their Coffers.

This is the Money of the Nigerian Common Man.

Meanwhile, zakat money is being used to fund terrorist activities abroad, boko haram , al qaeda, etc.

And apart from this all, Our money is being used by these orgainzations to build more religious structures TAX FREE on prime property land; the opportunity cost of which could be used to build schools , hospitals, business outlets, Community Centres, etc.

Taxation of Religious bodies can increase the Government Revenues and make our Government Coffers richer. This money could then be used for development of Nigeria and Standard People's Progressive issues, etc.

Also needed to be abolished is the Pilgrimage subsidy to foreign nations by muslims/christians.
Or else even Pagans/Traditionalists must get Pilgrimage subsidies or atleast shrine construction subsidies and atheists must also get some form of Scientific Pilgrimage subsidy to foreign Scientific/Technology Forums, etc. (which will benefit the Nation)

If you are for this petition , copy this onto the reply below " I "username" as a Nigerian Citizen, wish the Nigerian Government elected by me to Tax Religious Bodies in the Nation. "

The Gods Bless Nigeria!

http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-the-church-pay-taxes

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by faval(m): 7:09pm On Jul 13, 2014

Rilwayne001: mosque exempted though, cus mosque isnt a business outlet like the church..

.....u sound lyk a terrorist.....

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by mediachirps(m): 7:11pm On Jul 13, 2014

@Op, Why will you not leave sleeping dog alone?

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Orikinla(m): 7:36pm On Jul 13, 2014

[size=18pt]Jesus Christ paid tax.
So, his followers should pay tax.[/size]

Only fools will argue over it.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by donnish(m): 7:40pm On Jul 13, 2014

ifeness: Every Nigerian should learn to say Fuk God and Pastors!

guy watch your mouth o

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by judedwriter(m): 7:43pm On Jul 13, 2014

ifeness: Tithe might be increased to 50% if that happens

Remember the money will be taken from the poor

LOL. no pastor has d right to increase tithe; it remains 10%. U can decide to increase it however. Paying tithe is meant to bless u abundantly not to enrich d pastor.

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by CAMNEWTON4PRES: 7:46pm On Jul 13, 2014

They should first of voice give back all the free lands they received during the colonization

Looking forward to discuss about the destruction of all churches and mosques
Keep your faith @ home and stop shoving it down our throats, eyes(ugly structures) and ears (noise pollution) from the Allah akbar to Satan come out , I'm tired

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by TomiwaDamola(f): 8:18pm On Jul 13, 2014

I "TomiwaDamola" as a Nigerian Citizen, wish the Nigerian Government elected by me to Tax Religious Bodies in the Nation.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 8:29pm On Jul 13, 2014

Yes,they should pay tax.
Pastors these days live like polithiefians.

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by kalufelix(m): 8:39pm On Jul 13, 2014

I think the church just like the govt represents the apex ofa hierachy through which the rich connects with the poor for the benefit of the larger masses...but human selfishness ruined it

Taxing who's already taxing will only create a rigorous taxation chain and the churches might introduce more severe means for their survival

Our people need to liberate from mental slavery and learn to accept change...

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Idrismusty97(m): 8:40pm On Jul 13, 2014

I Idrismusty97 as a Nigerian Citizen, wish the Nigerian
Government elected by me to Tax Religious Bodies in
the Nation.

I support it for all religious bodies. In fact they should be registered like every business or companies. Tax them heavily or they should leave the Nigerian soil. You can't do business in our country and expect to Dodge tax.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by ayobase(m): 9:08pm On Jul 13, 2014

PAGAN9JA:

They have built roads, infrastructure,etc.

Yes it is true they could have done more . It is true they are corrupt.

But you cant deny the fact that the Govt. has done something.

The Govt. exists because of us.

yes they exist cos of us.

so, they should use the one at their disposals judiciously before we start giving them from churches and mosques.

supporting and funding corruption is a no-no

beside, u like Jesus/Muhammed or not, the government serving us must have respect for these bodies via no meddling.

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Sall(m): 9:29pm On Jul 13, 2014

They should be the most taxe entity in Nigeria, because they are the most corrupt ,deccietful embezzlers we av before any government parastetals comes second. And the politicians are taking advantage of it by hiding behind religion to steal, inflate contracts, cajole the Nigeria public in the name God because Nigerians believed so much in God.foreignGod.(SILLY MINDED) loot and loot and loot the country. No wounded the situation of the country is getting worst day in day out WHAT A COUNTRY SUFFERING AND SMILING WHAT A RELIGION. PEACE.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by drestoneokuta(m): 10:14pm On Jul 13, 2014

PAGAN9JA:

who is talking about Cesar here?

We are talking about Babatunde, Chinedu and Salisu.

I am very familair with all your posts and there is one thing I want you to know, Apostle Paul (saul) did more than you during is fight against christians, you have not done half of the attrocity He commited. We know what happened to paul. Your day of "christ arrest" is coming, and hey, it may be sooner than you think wink

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Judas2013: 11:40pm On Jul 13, 2014

drestoneokuta: WE CANNOT GIVE UNTO CAESAR WHAT BELONGS TO GOD!!!!!!!

God should get a job if it needs money!

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 11:56pm On Jul 13, 2014

Xsolutions: @Pagan:I understand where you are coming from BUT can you tax money that has already been taxed??...I mean Church money is more or less like donations from individuals who willingly give right??
So how can that work?

No one is talking about taxing individuals.

If they want tithe to continue, let them keep it at the standard 10% as decreed by the bible.

We are talking about taxing churches and the pastors.

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 12:01am On Jul 14, 2014

drestoneokuta:

I am very familair with all your posts and there is one thing I want you to know, Apostle Paul (saul) did more than you during is fight against christians, you have not done half of the attrocity He commited. We know what happened to paul. Your day of "christ arrest" is coming, and hey, it may be sooner than you think

Let me remind you that it was the Pagan Romans who crucified jesus and whenever evil rises again and again, we Pagans will nail it to a plank of wood.

For Good cannot exist without evil and evil cannot exist without Good.

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by aliciab: 6:57am On Jul 14, 2014

I'm of the view that churches and other religious bodies be taxed.l know this view will be highly unpopular amongst religious fanatics who are likely to say thithes and offerings belong to God.Hello who is deceiving who.We all see what is the order of the day with the big mansions,expensive and sleek cars and even private jets bought by the self proclaimed men of God from the money they collect from their gullible members.

A special fund should be created where taxes specificslly collected from religious houses he used for specific humanitarian projects.
Anyway for now this is probably wishful thinking but someday someone with my mindset will be in the right position to implement the taxation of churches.However, until that happens may the gullible masses continue to enrich their pastors.For me they can't get a penny from me.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Rilwayne001: 8:41am On Jul 14, 2014

faval:
.....u sound lyk a terrorist.....

how? tell me how i sound like terrorist or you are an idiot.. undecided

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by adahib: 9:54am On Jul 14, 2014

Yes,i agree that all religious bodies should be taxed given the amount of money they make. Everywhere you look, you see one acclaimed man of god living like a king. The sad thing is how they brainwash all their members not to even ask what all the money they've been collecting is used for.

Don't even get me started on the pilgrimage sponsorship. On what basis does a country sponsor a group of individuals on a personal fanfare with tax payers money? That's the height of misappropriation of public funds. It should be stopped.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by candiva2013(m): 1:55pm On Jul 14, 2014

patrickdarlins: what is MONIES??plural of MONEY is MONEY...cos of dis u ve said..i wont collect tax again from dem....lols

"MONIES" is correct. Consult your dictionary

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by ControG(m): 3:01pm On Jul 14, 2014

PAGAN9JA:

Better politicians then pastors.

Politicians are elected representatives of the Nigerian public.

Our Leaders represent our votes and public choice.

We should think twice before casting the vote.

OR if not, then the common man should take a more active role in Politics.

stop this cribbing.

They are "Oga @ the top" because we brought them up there and installed them on the throne.

I strongly. disagree with you. irrespective of your beliefs, the Church has done more good than harm in Nigeria. I know a number of churches that organize poverty alleviation programmes, offer scholarships. amongst a host of other things they do to give back to the society that enriched them.

Politicians re not always true representatives of the masses; more often than not, our votes don't count . you suggested d common man should take a. more active role in Politics. how is that even possible?

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by ControG(m): 3:06pm On Jul 14, 2014

[quote author=PAGAN9JA]

Better politicians then pastors.

Politicians are elected representatives of the Nigerian public.

Our Leaders represent our votes and public choice.

We should think twice before casting the vote.

OR if not, then the common man should take a more active role in Politics.

stop this cribbing.

They are "Oga @ the top" because we brought them up there and installed thirrespective of your beliefs, the Church has done more good than harm in Nigeria. I know a number of churches that organize poverty alleviation programmes, offer scholarships. amongst a host of other things they do to give back to the society that enriched them.

Politicians re not always true representatives of the masses; more often than not, our votes don't count . you suggested d common man should take a. more active role in Politics. how is that even possible?
Religious bodies should not be taxed in Nigeria, there is too much loophole in the system; more taxes will have no net effect on development of Nigeria

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 5:06pm On Jul 14, 2014

Yes...I am actually surprised such hasn't been enforced in Nigeria.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by mindtricks: 12:56am On Jul 15, 2014

Waste of time. They are known to be nonprofit, charity, etc organisations. Except you redefine what they essentailly stand for.

Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by rexzqcom(m): 5:34am On Jul 15, 2014

They should be audited periodically (quarterly, semi-annually, or annually). All revenue generated, less ; reasonable compensations for full time and part-time workers for running the organization including pastors, assistants, Imans, up to the cleaners of the place.plus their documented and traceable charitable expenditures to less privilege members of the society who are unrelated to proprietors, pastors, or Imans of the organization, but can be a member or none member of the organization. The balance should be taxed according to the revenue bracket of the taxing edit of internal revenue service.

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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by drestoneokuta(m): 6:57am On Jul 15, 2014

What are you people saying? Who study accountacy here? What category of tax wil u place this sort of a thing? How is money from the church generated? Is the church a profiting organisation? If no who taxes a non profiting organisation? That aside, tithing is an obligation for us to God, giving our first fruit, 10 percent of "INCREASE" is for the elevation and building up of the church, and you people want to tax GOD?
One thing you all should know is that tithing is NOT for the pastor, it is for GOD and the elevation of His church and Gospel, what ever a pastor does with the money he will give account to the almighty.
If your problem is that you can't keep giving money to "rich" churches, then by all means find a small or growing church, they are all around you.

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