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by OrvalWintermute 1219 days ago
I live in a deep blue area much of the local churches, synagogues, and mosques, support Joe Biden. I've got no problem with that, or the reverse - some of these views just reflect their interpretation of their holy faith through their own perception.

I'd rather we not go after religious organizations unless they are actually doing something criminal, sex crimes, financial crimes, etc.

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

It is explicitly against the rules to have the tax-free 5013c and endorse a political candidate.

If the churches explicitly endorse or oppose specific candidates, whether it's Joe Biden, Donald Trump, or Ross Perot, they are in violation of their tax-free status.

Now, you are of course free to disagree with the rules, but that's what the rules are as of right now.

Personally, I think it's a reasonable place to draw a line.