Trebb,
You're correct about "obeying the government" reference in the Pauline Epistles; those references parallel what Jesus Christ said in "Render Unto Caesar".
Sure, Christians are commanded to obey the Government, but only as long as it doesn't violate The LORD's commands.
Daniel Chapter 3 tells how Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego REFUSED to obey the King's order to bow-down and worship him.
They obeyed "Thou Shalt have No other Gods but Me".
So what's the "evil aspect" about IRS 501-C3 tax-exempt status ?
It's VERY SIMPLE.
"Who" is the Ultimate Source/Power in Your Life ?
The IRS will ATTACK-PUNISH your church if they see your tax-exempt church is endorsing Pro-Life, Anti-Gay-Sodomite, or Anti-Obamacare candidates by NAME.
The IRS will ATTACK-PUNISH your church if they see your tax-exempt church is endorsing Pro-Life, Anti-Gay-Sodomite, or Anti-Obamacare Legistation by NAME and NUMBER.
"Any" Christian Pastor who submits to this "tax-exempt blackmail" has TRADED his EXCLUSIVE obedience to The LORD for obedience to the IRS.
Pure and simple.
At that point, your Pastor CANNOT say that he's obeyed "Thou Shalt have No other Gods but Me".
You might wish to visit a Free Republic post that I created yesterday.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3160050/posts
Best Regards,
Patton-at-Bastogne
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