[Wallace T.]

If Jay Sekulow has been enriching himself through his nonprofit ACLJ, it will be a black eye for both him and his mentor, Pat Robertson. Even if what he did was within the letter of the law, widespread revelation of Sekulow becoming wealthy in this manner would likely destroy ACLJ. That would be a shame, as this organization has done a great amount of advocacy for Christians whose rights to expression have been challenged by school districts and government agencies.

[stopem]

I first heard of Jay Sekolow on Paul Crouch's Trinity Broadcast TV show, I thought they backed him.

[sr4402]

If Jay Sekulow has been enriching himself through his nonprofit ACLJ, it will be a black eye for both him and his mentor, Pat Robertson.

Last time I heard lawyers sometimes make money. Those who argue for corporations and for governments make big money. Jay may not be working only for the ACLJ and the presumption that he is bad simply because of wealth may not be justified.

The latest fad is to presume rich people are bad, but the press ignores John Kerry, Teddy Kennedy and George Soros because of their own hypocrisy.

I am highly suspicious of writings which smear people simply because of their wealth and do not state how they obtained it (which would possibly be profitable for us all).

It may be wrong to smear or slander Jay Sekulow because of his position and/or wealth.

[soltice]

funny you mention his name alongside a tv preacher --- they are both cut from the same mold "Send Me Money!" Only slightly different form those on the ":dark side" in that these are "our crooks". no?

Yes - they both do good (according to OUR standards) but their main purpose seems to be the same as all of the greedy "money changers" that Jesus drove from the temple. There was a reason the Jesus said that it would be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it would be for a rich man to enter heaven.

I really believe he was specifically referring to lawyers and tv evanglists (yes I know there was no tv preachers - back then they were called the pharisees!)

[blaise]

f Jay Sekulow has been enriching himself through his nonprofit ACLJ, it will be a black eye for both him and his mentor, Pat Robertson. Even if what he did was within the letter of the law, widespread revelation of Sekulow becoming wealthy in this manner would likely destroy ACLJ.

These deals with for-profit firms being operated under not-for-profit "umbrellas" may have seemed like a good idea, but they often give the appearance of using religion to make money. This is never right (remember Jesus and the temple money changers), and can often lead to abuse. Even if people are completely "above board", it still leaves a smell. Far better if people just stick to one thing or the other.

[TheClintons-STILLAnti-American]

"widespread revelation of Sekulow becoming wealthy in this manner would likely destroy ACLJ. That would be a shame, as this organization has done a great amount of advocacy for Christians whose rights to expression have been challenged by school districts and government agencies."

And you can bet the anti-Americans at MoveOn, et al, will do all they can to see that "widespread revelation" occurs.

[calrighty]

"If Jay Sekulow has been enriching himself through his nonprofit ACLJ, it will be a black eye for both him and his mentor, Pat Robertson. Even if what he did was within the letter of the law, widespread revelation of Sekulow becoming wealthy in this manner would likely destroy ACLJ. That would be a shame, as this organization has done a great amount of advocacy for Christians whose rights to expression have been challenged by school districts and government agencies."

Sekulow deserves to make a million a year. Don't play into the hands of the left who would love to get him out of monitoring their evil deeds.

[1L]

Non-profit does not mean the organization doesn't make money. What it means is there is no private ownership.