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pinto

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10. "direct or thinly veiled endorsements of political candidates"

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 03:39 PM

Nov 2012

That would seem to be a standard that could be defined in IRS terms and passed down the chain of command to address complaints. And the 2009 federal court ruling seems pretty straightforward.

My guess is that the separation of church / state, or for that matter separation of non-profits / state, are simply given low priority and resources in regards political endorsements.

A standard and follow up would be good.

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Political Activity By Religious Groups Continues Unchallenged As IRS Not Enforcing Rules [View all] cbayer Nov 2012 OP

What is it about people not understanding history and thinking things through ProgressiveProfessor Nov 2012 #1

The difference here is the distinction between causes and candidates. cbayer Nov 2012 #2

In the black churches it is and was both...I witnessed it for many years ProgressiveProfessor Nov 2012 #3

I realize that. It's many churches, including some very progressive ones, cbayer Nov 2012 #4

The only difference is that the challenge is being vocalized and not being done as business as usual ProgressiveProfessor Nov 2012 #5

You know, I think we are totally on the same side here. cbayer Nov 2012 #6

Mitt Romney's Hidden Agenda (and the agenda of the "Religious Right") SarahM32 Nov 2012 #7

Interesting site and articles, cbayer Nov 2012 #8

"Meaty" is right. SarahM32 Nov 2012 #9

"direct or thinly veiled endorsements of political candidates" pinto Nov 2012 #10

I think the IRS either needs to get the rules changed or enforce the rules that are in place. cbayer Nov 2012 #11

Good points. Some of those mega-churches are basically tax excempt investments it seems. pinto Nov 2012 #12