IRS Prohibits Churches from Praying for the Re-Election of President George Bush on the Eve of Tuesday's Election
Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, 202.547.1735, 540.538.4741 cell
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 27 /Christian Wire Service/ -- The Internal Revenue Service says churches praying for God to grant President Bush four more years as President, during their church services, is a violation of the federal tax code.
The IRS issued their ruling in response to a formal request from the Christian Defense Coalition seeking clarification on this issue. The Christian Defense Coalition is being represented on this issue by the American Center for Law and Justice.
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, states, "This decision by the IRS is a tragic crushing of the First Amendment and religious freedom. The federal government is now telling churches ...
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