We call upon all branches of government to cease their attacks on the religious liberties of the people and the states, regardless of the forum in which these liberties are exercised.
THE PRINCIPLES
Article I of the Bill of Rights reads:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
The Constitution grants no authority to the federal government either to grant or deny the religious expressions of the people in any place. Both the First and Tenth Amendments forbid such tyranny.
THE PROBLEM
Any form of taxation on churches and other religious organizations is a direct and dangerous step toward state control of the church.
Controlling oaths, creeds, membership, volunteers, and employees of private organizations is unconstitutional.
THE SOLUTION
Repeal any taxes on churches and other religious organization.
Protect the right of private organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America, to determine their membership, volunteers, and employment standards based on their oaths and creeds.
THE CONSTITUTION PARTY COMMITTMENT
Constitution Party members, candidates, and elected officials will work to protect the separation of church and state by repealing taxes of churches and religious organizations.
They will also work to protect the right of self-determination for other private organizations.
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