"Previously, churches risked losing their tax-exempt status by discussing or engaging in politics. Then this summer, the Internal Revenue Service decided to allow religious leaders to endorse political candidates from the pulpit, a decision Schatzline took as a green light for him and other pastors to ramp up political activity."

https://www.propublica.org/article/fort-worth-mercy-culture-church-campaign-university

#CivicEngagement #1A #religion #government #candidates #elections #TaxExempt #texas #USpol

"Previously, churches risked losing their tax-exempt status by discussing or engaging in politics. Then this summer, the Internal Revenue Service decided to allow religious leaders to endorse political candidates from the pulpit, a decision Schatzline took as a green light for him and other pastors to ramp up political activity."

https://www.propublica.org/article/fort-worth-mercy-culture-church-campaign-university

#CivicEngagement #1A #religion #government #candidates #elections #TaxExempt #texas #USpol