A group of South Dakota faith leaders have come together to oppose Amendment G, a proposal that would change the way non-profit organizations like churches are taxed. The leaders have expressed concern that the amendment could have negative consequences for churches and other religious organizations in the state.
The proposed amendment would remove a provision in the South Dakota constitution that currently exempts non-profit entities, including churches, from property taxes. This could potentially result in churches being forced to pay property taxes, which faith leaders argue would place an undue financial burden on these organizations.
Faith leaders have raised the issue that many churches and religious organizations operate on tight budgets and rely heavily on donations from their congregations to support their activities. If churches were required to pay property taxes, these additional expenses could ultimately limit their ability to provide services and support to their communities.
In addition to the financial implications, the faith leaders also argue that Amendment G could infringe on the separation of church and state. By taxing churches, the government would be treating religious organizations differently than other non-profit entities, potentially violating the principles of religious freedom and equality under the law.
The group of faith leaders has vowed to work together to oppose Amendment G and educate their congregations and communities about the potential impact of the proposed change. They are urging voters to carefully consider the implications of the amendment and to vote against it in the upcoming election.
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