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To: Kudsman
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.



114 posted on 12/05/2003 4:01:00 AM PST by nicmarlo
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To: nicmarlo
Non-profit organizations cannot protray any political information at their place of business. ie...candidate endorsement or prop endorsement at election time. I know cause I wanted to put a signed Dole poster in my office and my superiors said no go.

Red

120 posted on 12/05/2003 12:31:45 PM PST by Conservative4Ever (Dear Santa......I can explain.......)
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