There is no passage in the Bible that states, “Thou shalt not pay tax.” That was the finding in an Australian court case that garnered
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WWJD*? Pulpit Freedom Sunday Likely To Bring Political Slams
As a kid, the church was always a big part of my life. I was that girl, the one who raised her hand and asked
Read MoreFastest Growing Church In The U.S. Files Free Speech Suit
The “fastest-growing church in the United States” has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Alabaster in the state of Alabama, claiming that a
Read MoreJewish Group Accuses IRS Of Discrimination
Z Street, an organization “devoted to pro-Israel education” filed papers in federal court last week arguing that the Internal Revenue Service continues to engage in
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God And Taxes, Redux – And Not What You’re Expecting
For years, the GOP has been viewed as having a lock on the link between God and politics – and I am not claiming that
Read MoreKeller Sets Sites On Obama As “God’s Enemy”
Bill Keller is at it again. The man who claimed “A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan” has now declared that Obama is
Read MoreGOP In Galveston, TX Works To Remove Scientology Status
Last month, a delegate from Galveston County, Texas presented a proposal to the Republican National Convention to revoke tax exempt status for the Church of
Read MoreReligion & Taxes: Commentary
After I wrote my piece on religion and taxes, I emailed the link to my priest, Father Kirk Berlenbach, at St. Timothys because I thought
Read MoreAll Saints Church Doesn’t Bluff, Does The IRS?
There’s a great post over at Election Law by Donald B. Tobin about the controversy surrounding a sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. George F.
Read MoreWhen You Want To Give Religiously. Really.
With just the click of a mouse, you can now pay your power bill, reconcile your checking account and make a donation to your church.
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