RE: Gay Activists Threaten Church Tax-Exempt Status

2004-06-07 Thread marc stern
There is actually an IRS training manual which suggests that even when a pastor speaks from the pulpit, if the endorsement is labeled personal, it will not automatically cost the church its exemption. In any event I am hard pressed to see why members of the clergy are differently situated

RE: Religion Clauses question

2004-06-07 Thread marc stern
Members of this list might be interested in J. Pelikan, Interpreting the Bible and the Constitution (Yale 2004).I found it fascinating. Marc Stern ___ To post, send message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe, change options, or get

RE: Religion Clauses question

2004-06-07 Thread Mike Schutt
Marc, Can you elaborate an the premise and approach of the Pelikan book, if you have a minute to do it? Offline if you think it off-topic. Thanks. Mike Schutt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of marc stern Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004