591 - The End of the Johnson Amendment?
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Churches, Politics, and the Johnson Amendment
This chapter explores the ramifications of the Johnson Amendment and its potential repeal, particularly regarding churches' political alignments, especially with the Republican Party. It discusses a recent lawsuit challenging the IRS's enforcement of this amendment, analyzing both the plaintiffs' arguments and the complexities surrounding political endorsements by tax-exempt organizations. Additionally, the chapter highlights the unequal treatment of religious versus non-religious organizations in political discourse, raising concerns over the implications for church-state separation.
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