[Kudsman]

I'm just curious. What delineates the difference between a cult and a recognized religion? The left likes to manipulate the Constitution with word games. Maybe we should start defining some terms that interest US.

And is it legal for churches to be hosting political/anti-war planning meetings if they receive any Federal funding?

I'm going to have to think more on this tomorrow (today). Over and out.

[nicmarlo]

Churches hosting any kind of political events.....this seems contrary to what is allowed by law for all churches, because it is a "religious organization" and has tax exemption by that status, though I may be incorrect. I remember, while living in California, a pastor was concerned about speaking out about a candidate from the pulpit (pro or con) because of that very reason....he didn't even want the appearance of a political endorsement.....though he, of course, felt free to say, "your Christian duty is to vote."

If the church is receiving federal funds for daycare programs, tuition assistance, etc., I would think, even more so, that religious organizations that are receiving federal funds must be neutral in its political expression....definitely worth checking into, Kudsman.

[The Mayor]

Bump, this looks very interesting. I'll be back!

[Calpernia]

>>>What delineates the difference between a cult and a recognized religion?

That is the slippery slop that the legal word games set up. I don't think there is a way to define the difference without taking Christianity into the definitions.