Tag: Churches

Colonialism

Scott Morrison’s Hillsong mates ripped off $millions in Aboriginal grants and tenders. Why is no one talking about that?Kangaroo Court of Australia

Scott Morrison and Brian Houston

How Colonial Churches have always operated for their own good

In 2005 allegations were made that Leigh Armstrong and Hillsong Church tried a swifty to rip off the Riverstone Aboriginal Community Association but when caught out they tried to bribe them to keep quiet. The SMH reported:

Source: Scott Morrison’s Hillsong mates ripped off $millions in Aboriginal grants and tenders. Why is no one talking about that?Kangaroo Court of Australia

Tax avoider protection

No More Tax Loopholes: It’s Time For Faith Groups And Religions To Render Unto Caesar – New Matilda

The perk of ‘tax-free status’ should be reserved for charities which provide unambiguous benefits, writes Hugh Harris. Jesus was quite clear on the question of tax. Noting the Roman coin bearing the emperor’s graven image, he advised the Jews to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s. Fast forward to contemporary Australia and there’sMore

Source: No More Tax Loopholes: It’s Time For Faith Groups And Religions To Render Unto Caesar – New Matilda