Written by Don Byrd
Howard Friedman at Religion Clause reports that the IRS has stopped any investigation into the tax status of churches pending new rules about which officials are authorized to open an inquiry.
Written by Don Byrd
The Iowa City Press-Citizen editorial board takes on the idea of churches violating IRS regulations purposefully by endorsing candidates for office.
Written by Don Byrd
A record 1,477 pastors participated in this year’s Pulpit Freedom Sunday, a yearly event in which pastors attempt to bait the IRS into a legal battle over the regulation prohibiting non-profit organizations like churches from endorsing candidates while claiming tax-exempt status.
Written by Don Byrd
On last night’s Colbert Report, Stephen discussed this weekend’s “Pulpit Freedom Sunday,” when several pastors across the country will openly defy the IRS prohibition candidate endorsement by tax-exempt non-profit organizations.
Written by Don Byrd
On October 7, a handful of pastors around the country will try to spark a lawsuit by challenging the IRS to investigate them for endorsing candidates for office from the pulpit.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.