Re: The Religious Left - a factor in Nov?
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
On the use of churches as a political vehicle, the Democrats usage of such has already been pointed out on this thread. I completely agree that this shouldnt be allowed but its misleading at best to suggest this is a Republican only thing, as the Democrats have been doing it for a long time.
[/ QUOTE ]
I actually find the notion of yanking nonprofit status from religious groups for political activity to be very disturbing. "Go ahead and talk about Jesus all you like, and we're fine with that. But if you start to talk about politics, we'll send the tax man in to take all your money." I'm not sure that message is really consistent with freedom of religion.
[/ QUOTE ]
bobman,
I agree its a bit of a murky area. I had the same thoughts you did when I posted. But something about it doesnt quite sit well with me. ITs hard for me to articulate why, I'll have to think about it some more.
|