re: “ I’ve been advocating that for years, especially in the church where I’m a member. Pissing against the wind my friend.”
Well, yes and no. We all know that churches are going to be hit with lawsuits regarding not allowing same-sex marriages to be performed in their facilities, or even renting out church facilities to such “couples”. In fact, I think there is already a lawsuit regarding the former.
True Christian churches and pastors/priests are very soon going to have to make a choice: “Serve God or money”. I cringe at the thought of how many churches and church leaders will go with the money.
However, in my circles, there are several Baptist pastors who are already discussing this possibility and that they are going to let the 501c go if it comes to that. I know these men and I believe them. Many churches are going to lose their buildings and property because of having to pay taxes on that property because they just will not have the money to pay the taxes and pay for building upkeep, ministerial salaries, mission projects, study materials, etc.
I guess we’ll have to do what the church has always done - go underground when under persecution. It’s been that way since the beginning and is still that way right now in many places in the world.
But, as Jesus said, “the world hates you because it hates Me, but, be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.”
Churches need to engage in a little civil disobedience.
First of all, refuse any and all demands by the government to countenance homosexuality or infanticide.
Then, if the government rescinds tax-exempt status, simply refuse to pay taxes.