An atheist group has written a letter to the Internal Revenue Service requesting an investigation into the El Rey Jesus Church in Miami, which is hosting Friday’s Evangelicals for Trump kickoff event.
“The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (“FFRF”) on Tuesday demanded that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) take action and promptly investigate a Miami megachurch over a planned rally in support of President Donald Trump,” Law & Crime reported.
FFRF “said the Ministerio Internacional El Rey Jesús’s (King Jesus International Ministry’s) planned Jan. 3 rally violates the Johnson Amendment, which specifically prohibits tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, such as churches, from participating in political campaigns,” Law & Crime noted.
Breitbart News spoke with FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor on Thursday and questioned whether the atheist group applies different standards to churches that host Republican candidates, as opposed to Democrat candidates.
“I can assure you that we complained about many Democrats. We have an FAQ on our website about that,” Gaylor told Breitbart News on Thursday.
“I know we did something about Hillary Clinton in a press release,” she added.
Breitbart News reviewed the hundreds of press releases issued by the FFRF between 2015 and 2019 and found no mention of a complaint filed by FFRF against any church that hosted an event for Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democrat presidential nominee.
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Tax exempt status hinges on not taking political sides. Period. Hard stop. End of story.
ReplyDeleteIt is not vague, or ambiguous.
It a Church is in violation of this, they loose tax exemptions... it doesn't matter which party or candidate.
This doesn't just go for churches, but ANY tax exempt organization.
There should be no debate on this.
Surprisingly they have a good point. These mega-churches are nothing but a tax haven. The "preachers" aren't spreading the word of God they are basking in the green our Lord warned us of. If they are able to contribute to politics they should be contributing to their country like we all have to. That goes for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThere are many groups like these. Domestic terrorist whom are paid with soro's money, which is actually USAID money that was laundered through ukrane by Biden, Kerry, Hilldog, Pelousy and others. Most normies will never be able to come to grips just how corrupt our government had become, its all out there, search it. Its your choice to know. Q
ReplyDeletewhy didn't they check out ALL the churches hosting DEMS over the past YEARS and YEARS??? hmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteHmmph, so no mosque should ever be tac exempt for promoting obamass
ReplyDeleteAtheists are A-Holes
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ReplyDeleteNot all atheists, 10:40, but these militant bully ones certainly are.
The so-called Evangelicals should know better. Mr Trump and his family are Jewish. Mr Kushner is Chabad.
ReplyDelete@ January 3, 2020 at 11:09 AM
ReplyDeleteWill you define what a "militant" atheist is? To me, it seems like only a slur used to slander atheists... but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
Making sure that the law is being followed certainly can't fall under the umbrella of "militant", so I would like you to explain yourself.
Churches should loose their Tax free status for any political statements.
ReplyDeleteAnti-abortion, Gambling, Prostitution, Millages, anything political.
@ January 3, 2020 at 12:45 PM
ReplyDeleteMy understanding is that they can have opinions on issues, just not endorse parties or candidates.
So they can speak and have opinions on those issues you mention, just can't take political sides for parties or candidates.
11:55
ReplyDeleteYour comment flew right over their heads.
That’s why I pulled it back for ya’
You’re welcome
Churches only have opinions when it concerns their collection baskets. They toss out Gods laws and substitute todays political correctness as inclusiveness, but it is for the money. Trannys, Queers, Gays all are welcome!
ReplyDeleteWhy not let Sex Offenders teach Sunday School? Bank robbers can take up the collections.