This is as it should be.

Posted By: Hopefully, it will stay that way. sm on 2008-11-17
In Reply to: Churches (and charities) with 501(c)(3) - are not to engage in political activity.

Having said that, it is clear that the churches have a choice. They can obey the law or exercise their freedom of speech, forego the funds and become self-supportive by their own congregation members. Works for me.

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Can we say mass hysteria?..(sm) - Just the big bad
- Who said anything about........sm - m
  - That's where I get my facts too. n/m - gourdpainter
  - Amazing...(sm) - Just the big bad
    - Amazing, yes. Just to show that all you - want is to keep an - -
      - I hope you have a day job...(sm) - Just the big bad
    - You can look at crystal balls if you like - gourdpainter
      - Not to mention...how about a 25,000 year warning?....sm - ms
        I tend to believe the Mayans. - Their calendar is eerily accurate. -nm
        I tend to believe the Word of God, it is - miraculously accurately
    - If I misunderstaood, then.....sm - m
      - I also didn't say anything about...(sm) - Just the big bad
        Not really...........sm - m
        What you are doing...(sm) - Just the big bad
        Lightbulbs.........sm - m
        Get a grip...(sm) - Just the big bad
        Just the big s/m - gourdpainter
        I have a grip..........a darned good one....sm - m
        Nobody asked you to butt out of the conversation. - Rather....sm
        You should retake grade school American History. - Harbinger
        Perhaps you would like to speak to.....sm - m
        No sale. Whenever you come up with some - legitimate sources....sm
        First hand knowledge..........sm - m
        From whom? Any details available? - Or are we simply expected to....sm
        I think I made it pretty clear.......sm - m
        The IRS investigates complaints of violations. - -nm
        Churches (and charities) with 501(c)(3) - are not to engage in political activity.
        This is as it should be. - Hopefully, it will stay that way. sm
        Please explain, forego what funds? And - what do you mean
        You're casting your pearls before swine - Pointless to argue
        It is not too much to ask to be allowed - Freedom FROM religion...sm
        Pointless to argue....maybe but - gourdpainter
        Somehow I think - you would not appreciate....sm
        ROFL..someone actually called me a swine...(sm) - Just the big bad
        if you enjoy books about religion - Kendra
        Just the Big Bad... - Here's a link for you....sm
        Thanks! ...(nm) - Just the big bad
        Get this picture - gourdpainter
        I beg to differ.....(sm) - Just the big bad
        People preoccupied with their religions - often have difficulty....sm
        Sure s/m - gourdpainter
        Why do Christians think atheists are - ignorant of the Bible.
        Atheists, in general,.....sm - m
        Here is what prompted my post. - sm
- No need to say "mass hysteria" yet - gourdpainter
  - LOL...I seriously doubt that...(sm) - Just the big bad
    - Not to worry, you'll get your facts soon enough I guess. - gourdpainter
- Now that's what I'm talking about ! - Hit the nail on the head. nm

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