"Charlatanism is a necessary price of religious freedom, and if a self-proclaimed teacher persuades others to believe in a religion which he propounds, lack of sincerity or integrity on his part is not incompatible with the religious character of the beliefs, practices and observances accepted by his followers."
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MASON A.C.J. AND BRENNAN J
CHURCH OF THE NEW FAITH v. COMMISSIONER OF PAY-ROLL TAX (VICT.) [1983] HCA 40; 1983 154 CLR 120
(with thanks to Tremendous for forwarding the original decision)
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Religion is tax exempt because dumb people over the age of eighteen get to vote
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