[Dr. Eckleburg]

...the "One True Church" is not an organization, but the corporate body of true believers in Christ

Amen.

And one whose books should be open to scrutiny by its members without fear of police intervention.

As an aside, are non-profit organizations, such as churches, compelled by law to open their financial records to the public?

[blue-duncan]

"As an aside, are non-profit organizations, such as churches, compelled by law to open their financial records to the public?"

Public charities have to file annual financial statements with the IRS and either in a newspaper with wide circulation or on the internet for public scrutiny. Churches are exempt from this filing but the IRS will audit if there is a complaint of abuse of the assets or funds.