In Government's Name: New York Times Bashes Religious Tax Exemptions

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Julia A. Seymour

Amy Menefee

The New York Times has put an ironic twist on the 8^th Commandment: “Thou shalt not steal.” It’s accused churches nationwide of fleecing taxpayers and local governments using the First Amendment.

The Times devoted more than 17,000 words and a four-day series indicting religious groups for what it argued was essentially cheating taxpayers across the country. The pro-government, pro-regulation treatise by business reporter Diana B. Henriques was titled "In God's Name."