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[The Albatross]

I agree with the idea that government shouldn't be deciding what is a religion and what isnt

That said, religious institutions shouldn't be given non profit status for just being religious then

Most aren't, although I'm sure there's been cases in history where some did for tax loopholes, but most aren't. For instance, if I run a company and then suddenly declare that it's not a for-profit company, but a Non-Profit Church of the Albatross, I wouldn't be granted tax exempt or religious status.

The IRS has a pretty lengthy list of requirements, application, and verification process: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/churches-religious-organizations

 

[LosDaddie]

As long as chruched are NPOs, I do not see how you justify treating them as any different from secular NPOs.

Same.

I don't see a problem with this ruling.

 

[sangreal]

I don't see how this is any different than trying to deny PP reimbursements available to every other organization just because you have a religious opposition to them. Ruling makes perfect sense. The church is meeting the requirements for reimbursement and thus should be reimbursed. The rest of their activities are irrelevant

 

[Raven117]

Read the opinion.

The church participated in a conversion of a playground to conform with a state initiative. There is nothing "sponsered" about it. This was the right decision and a sensible choice.