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In a reversal of decades of legal precedent, the Internal Revenue Service said in court filings on July 7 that churches and other religious 501 c(3) organizations can endorse political candidates in certain circumstances.

The new position, which was made in a joint filing intended to end a lawsuit brought by a group of high-profile Christian organizations last year, carves out a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, which has banned political activity by churches since 1954.

The rule was introduced by former President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1954 when he was serving as the U.S. Senate Majority Leader. It banned all tax-exempt organizations like churches and charities from “directly or indirectly” participating in politics, specifically in endorsement or opposition of candidates.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Does this apply to all religions or just those that believe in white Jesus?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

We'll see how they react when the Satanic Temple formulates some kind of neato, creative protest around it.

But I think we can assume the worst.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

"Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect."

They are going to be sued by Christians or the government itself. We are no longer a country bound by the rule of law.

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