the Johnson Amendment

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Amendment



The Johnson Amendment is a provision in the U.S. tax code, since 1954, that prohibits all 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Section 501(c)(3) organizations are the most common type of nonprofit organization in the United States, ranging from charitable foundations to universities and churches. The amendment is named for then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas, who introduced it in a preliminary draft of the law in July 1954.
In the 2000s, many Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have sought to repeal the provision, arguing that it restricts the free speech rights of churches and other religious groups. These efforts have been criticized because churches have fewer reporting requirements than other non-profit organizations, and because it would effectively make political contributions tax-deductible. On May 4, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order "to defend the freedom of religion and speech" for the purpose of easing the Johnson Amendment's restrictions.[1
 
evince said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Amendment



The Johnson Amendment is a provision in the U.S. tax code, since 1954, that prohibits all 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Section 501(c)(3) organizations are the most common type of nonprofit organization in the United States, ranging from charitable foundations to universities and churches. The amendment is named for then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas, who introduced it in a preliminary draft of the law in July 1954.
In the 2000s, many Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have sought to repeal the provision, arguing that it restricts the free speech rights of churches and other religious groups. These efforts have been criticized because churches have fewer reporting requirements than other non-profit organizations, and because it would effectively make political contributions tax-deductible. On May 4, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order "to defend the freedom of religion and speech" for the purpose of easing the Johnson Amendment's restrictions.[1
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and then you might just ask yourself why...(well, not you desh, but rational patriotic constitution loving Americans)

Its because it does restrict the free speech rights of churches and other religious groups. These efforts have been criticized because churches have fewer reporting requirements than other non-profit organizations, and because it would effectively make political contributions tax-deductible.
Being a fair and just President, On May 4, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order "to defend the freedom of religion and speech"
 
evince said:
should Churches lose their tax free status?
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They should not, nor should they be denied their free speech rights....

Did you bitch and moan when Clinton and Obama, Jesse Jackson etc. went to church and gave political speeches ?
 
Efforts to repeal the Johnson Amendment have been criticized for a number of reasons. One concern is that political campaign contributions funneled through 501(c)(3) organizations would be tax-deductible for donors, and that such contributions would not be disclosed, since churches are exempt from reporting requirements required of other 501(c)(3) organizations. Under this critique, repeal would have the potential of creating a mechanism where political contributions could be made in violation of relevant campaign financing laws.[21][22][23] Polls have shown that majorities of both the general public and of clergy oppose churches endorsing political candidates.[24] The National Council of Nonprofits released a statement opposing the proposed repeal legislation.[25] Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations has also stated their opposition to the proposal to repeal the Johnson Amendment.[26]
There has also been concerns from pastors and Christians about the potential that a total repeal would cause churches to transform into partisan super PAC's.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Amendment#Provisions
 
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