To: rmlew
I sed: >>>The US DOES, indeed, have numerous religions. The idea that any churches could continue having tax-exempt status while potentially suggesting to their congregations that "God[s] told me we must vote for this politician" brings theocracies to mind, though, does it not? <<<
You sez: >>>Nope. A Theocracy is a place where the Established Church runs the government. Having various congregations get involved in political controversies or even endorsing candidates does no such thing.<<<
Dictionary.com sez: "theocracy: 1: a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided) 2: the belief in government by divine guidance."
We respectfully disagree.
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