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Permalink Reply by Sam Collier on October 23, 2012 at 9:07pm

I find it troubling that the government tells churches what they can and cannot discuss.

Permalink Reply by Laura on October 23, 2012 at 9:07pm

Hah! What's new…they've done it from the pulpit for years. And it wasn't subtle then either.

Permalink Reply by Laura on October 23, 2012 at 9:09pm

TAX-FREE! That's why! Pay taxes and they can say whatever the hell they want to.

Permalink Reply by Laura on October 23, 2012 at 9:12pm

They will have to take that down on Election Day if it is a polling place.

Permalink Reply by Sam Collier on October 23, 2012 at 9:19pm

What exactly is the logical relationship between tax exemption and the right to free speech and the right to religious expression as you see fit?


With regards to taking the sign down, how far is the sign from the entrance used for polling? My understanding is that if the sign is 100 feet from the entrance then it's fair game.

Permalink Reply by Shelli Russell on October 23, 2012 at 9:30pm

Here is the relationship between tax exemption and prohibition of supporting a political campaign:
http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Charitable-Organizat...
It applies to endorsing candidates, but it doesn't specifically say it applies to issues.

Permalink Reply by Sam Collier on October 23, 2012 at 9:52pm

1) I asked about the logical relationship between tax exemption and and the IRS's ability to impose limits on free expression. I am aware of the IRS'sposition, I'm asking what justification they have for that position. Hint: The answer is none.

2) This sign by the church is not prohibited political activity by a tax exempt organization as a) it is issue advocacy rather than an endorsement of a campaign or candidate and b) it is not a substantial activity of the church and the church spent no or an inconsequential amount of money on this message.

Permalink Reply by Joy Buchanan on October 23, 2012 at 9:59pm

I personally think it is great that a church has the backbone to take a stand on an issue.  Christians have been told to be tolerant lest we offend someone.   Being tolerant has put our nation where it is today & it's about time that we take a stand.  I go to church there & support our pastor 100%.

Permalink Reply by Bobby Shell on October 23, 2012 at 11:17pm

Joy I agree 100%...Go Trinity Baptist Church!!!

Permalink Reply by Mark on October 24, 2012 at 12:15am

Why would a church, and Christians, be against relieving the pain and suffering of people who are very ill?

Permalink Reply by Chris on October 24, 2012 at 12:41am

Why do people say such obviously foolish and ignorant things because someone doesn't agree with their narrow minds?

Glad to see a church step up so publically.

Permalink Reply by Garry on October 24, 2012 at 7:21am

Totally wrong....When they pay taxes they can tell me how to vote. It is NOT the churches job to teach or push how they feel about politics onto the parishioners or the rest of society....We have a brain, use it without the influence of the Church...

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