US EditionFaith Leaders, Legal Experts Divided on IRS Rule
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – The IRS decision removes restrictions on church political endorsements, potentially increasing evangelical influence and campaign donations, while 62% of white evangelicals oppose the change, experts say.
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Faith leaders, legal experts divided on IRS rule
WASHINGTON — A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization's tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups but concern from other…
'Shortsighted' white evangelicals 'salivating' over new IRS rule — but may regret it
In a court filing submitted on Monday, July 7, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it was changing a rule affecting churches — who, going forward, will be able to make political endorsements in the public without endangering their tax-exempt status. Far-right white evangelicals, including the Rev. Robert Jeffress, were quick to applaud the decision. But Salon's Amanda Marcotte, in an article published on July 11, argues that pro-Do…
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