[FreeReign]

Because of the 501c3 rulings, the churches now are corporation churches that speak no ill about 1) abortion, 2) homosexuality, 3) homosexual marriages, 4) illigitimate children, 5) etc.

Churches have every right to keep the tax exemption and to preach all of the above topics.

[Always Right]

Churches have every right to keep the tax exemption and to preach all of the above topics.

Absolutely. And IMO, Churches have the right to say who to vote for if they wish. First Amendment rights for churches should be absolute unless they are advocating harming someone.

[laweeks]

"Churches have every right to keep the tax exemption and to preach all of the above topics."

The past two pastors at our church were told emphatically that they cannot and better not endorse anyone for political office from the pulpit. They should be able to say ANYTHING THEY WANT from the pulpit, and the government should stay out of it.

Freedom of speech--all gone!

[Cedar]

If they want to keep their tax exemption, I think they have to follow federal guidelines, don't they?

In other words, if they don't want to hire a homosexual preacher who has applied, can they refuse on those grounds and keep their exempt status?

Christians obey God, not man/government (when the government contradicts the Word of God).