The Church and the FairTax

I have recently been confronted with the idea that the FairTax will cause the church to lose out on needed giving.

The researched used to back this idea up showed how those with a lot of resources (mainly money) would be more likely to give less than they currently do.

The opposite of this is that many in the church in lower and middle income brackets would actually consider giving more.

The way I see it is that those who practice giving now will probably still give later. In the church I attend there is not anyone who is a millionaire. So if millionaire's cease giving as much, it will not effect us. But if lower and middle income families give more, then this will effect us because we minister to this population.

"I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving." -2 Cor 9:7 (MSG)

Many have already determined what they will give and they give. Some if they were able to give more would give more. Jesus recounts the story of the woman who gave all she had. In her He was greatly impressed because she did not give out of her excesses.

If our church community is giving as much as it can without going broke, shouldn't we make it easier for them if they really want to give more.

I honestly believe the FairTax is the best alternative tax system for our nation. I also believe it goes beyond our current welfare system in assisting those who do not have a lot of resources (mainly money). You have to decide for yourself. But do not decide until you have actually read it for yourself.

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