Dorie Rae Gallagher wrote:
Would this not apply to churches? If religious organizations wish to be
political,
sway elections, force agendas; they too, should lose their non-profit status
and start paying taxes.
If they are supporting a candidate, then yes, absolutely. But 503cs are
allowed to do some advocacy on, for example, referendums. I just don't
get this "churches should stay out of politics" thing. As a person of
faith, it is my calling to be active in our world, advocating for
justice and bringing about real change. I can no more change that
about myself than I can change the color of my eyes. It's a fundamental
part of who I am.
Churches were very active in passing the living wage ordinance. Should
they lose their nonprofit status over that?
David Greene
The Wedge
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