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In reply to the discussion: FFRF sues IRS to enforce church electioneering ban [View all]leftyohiolib
(5,917 posts)6. they should probably wait. i think they (the partisan pastors) are trying to get such a lawsuit
going in order to test this. this will probably go in front of the scotus and how do think they'll rule.
if you look at the 1st amendment there is no wall between church and state here it is
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
this says that the gvrmnt cant laws that create a religion nor can they create laws to stop a religion
it says nothing about taxes and taxing churches
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Calling all undercover videographers, please gather evidence and submit it to the IRS
Coyotl
Nov 2012
#17
Why is a "policy of non-enforcement" applicable to war criminals, banksters, and church charlatans?
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#4
Because they have hundreds of thousands of employees, if not millions, who vote.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#22
they should probably wait. i think they (the partisan pastors) are trying to get such a lawsuit
leftyohiolib
Nov 2012
#6
taxing the church is proper - the should be rendering unto cesear ... the concern is that there will
leftyohiolib
Nov 2012
#13
I'm referring to 501(c)(3) organizations that violate the conditions of their tax-exempt status
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#24
I managed a campaign in a local election in 2008. I saw that happen repeatedly.
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#34
Often the political activities that organizations engage in have no tax consequences or visibility
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#16