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Marrah_G

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21. Does anyone know if this actually breaks the tax exempt church laws?

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Mon Jan 23, 2012, 10:46 AM

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Under Orders, Seattle's Catholic Churches Instruct Parishioners to Lobby Against Marriage Equality [View all] Newsjock Jan 2012 OP

Where does the Catholic church stand on Gingrich's love life? Frances Jan 2012 #1

The first 2 marriages didn't take place in the catholic church. I don't think it effects southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #6

I hope they lose their tax exempt status DevonRex Jan 2012 #2

I think that's actually allowed... moriah Jan 2012 #9

Well damn. DevonRex Jan 2012 #11

Churches and other 501(c)3s are allowed to speak on social issues. Critters2 Jan 2012 #10

Kick. We have to fight these assholes. Nt DevonRex Jan 2012 #3

OMG, I'm getting old, I read the archbishop's name as "Satan" mitchtv Jan 2012 #4

When will we start TAXING CHURCHES that are crossing the separation of church and state line? cyberpj Jan 2012 #5

Churches and other 501(c)3s are allowed to speak on social issues. Critters2 Jan 2012 #12

Speaking on social issues - is not campaigning for one party by telling your cyberpj Jan 2012 #22

Tardis TheMastersNemesis Jan 2012 #15

You've got that right! cyberpj Jan 2012 #25

So, they have the same postion on marriage equality as President Barack Obama. Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #7

They need their tax exempt status revoked, and a good spanking. nm rhett o rick Jan 2012 #8

They're within their legal rights, as long as they don't back candidate or party. nt Critters2 Jan 2012 #13

Then the laws need changing. My tax money should subsidize their political agenda. nm rhett o rick Jan 2012 #14

Then no 501(c)3 would be able to speak to social issues. Critters2 Jan 2012 #16

I dont mind 501(c)3 being tax exempt as long as they didnt accumulate wealth. nm rhett o rick Jan 2012 #17

Some people are both Catholic. Some are born gay. Difference is you can stop being Catholic. n/t dimbear Jan 2012 #18

Seems like it's time for a little pamphleting on the public sidewalk outside the church RainDog Jan 2012 #19

Catholic Church = hate organization _ed_ Jan 2012 #20

+1 Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #24

Does anyone know if this actually breaks the tax exempt church laws? Marrah_G Jan 2012 #21

I posted the IRS's take on it in my first post on this thread.... moriah Jan 2012 #26

People need to STOP SUPPORTING this church. Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #23

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