Since barak obama just gave a political speech at his church, should that church void its tax exemption?

Question

Since barak obama just gave a political speech at his church, should that church void its tax exemption?

Answer 1

I say absolutely not! that's an outrage if it is! Just because someone gives a speech at their church doesn't mean that it should receive any kind of special treatment.Political or not.

Answer 2

Yes, it should. Anytime a church or other religious institution endorses a political candidate or party platform, it should be stripped of its tax-exempt status.

By the way, I'm a liberal Democrat who likes Obama, but I still hold this opinion.

Answer 3

If they would refuse to let an opposition candidate speak, they might be violating their non profit status.

Answer 4

Well if the church makes a public endorsement then yes. It should apply to any political party that gets a public endorsement from a church.

Answer 5

Only if the church publicly endorses a party or a candidate.

Answer 6

all churches talk is republican c**p, no abortion, murder is black peoples fault, etc.

its only fair to let the democrat party get one or two passes in return

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

That only works on churches that let Republicans speak...all the liberals do it and it never gets any response.

Answer 9

Yes, once a church becomes involved in politics it should lose its tax exempt status. Because at that point its a political organization and not a church.