[ancient_geezer]

If the churches would render unto Caesar, they wouldn't have to worry about it.

Hmm, wasn't aware that the United States this was Rome under Roman law.

Last I looked this was the United States with a Constititions of strictly enumerated powers and limitations on national government, as well as a Bill of Rights expressly guaranteeing certain freedoms by prohibiting Congress from making law in specific areas regarding the exercise of those freedoms.

[CDHart]

If the churches didn't take the tax-exempt status, they could say anything they want.

Carolyn