Comment on Do tax exemptions in America for certain organizations benefit society?
Nemo@midwest.social 3 months agoI don’t believe most religious organizations are 501c3s, to start, and yes, it is illicit for churches to lobby for legislation.
Comment on Do tax exemptions in America for certain organizations benefit society?
Nemo@midwest.social 3 months agoI don’t believe most religious organizations are 501c3s, to start, and yes, it is illicit for churches to lobby for legislation.
just2look@lemm.ee 3 months ago
To add to that, if a church is lobbying or otherwise involved in the political process, they can be reported and lose their tax exempt status.
jeffw@lemmy.world 3 months ago
In theory, yes. In practice? Not really enforced.
just2look@lemm.ee 3 months ago
Still worth it to try. Eventually maybe it will get some attention focused where it needs to be.