Theocratic Nation

Debating politics in the pulpit Bill would allow churches to back candidates, issues

This just boggled my mind when I read it. No more hinting around about who to vote for in churches. I wonder if this will have some unintended consequences if it passes. Answer. YES! I can't imagine it will pass, but that is part of the deal they cut and the politicians know it. "Yeah we'll sponsor their wacky extremist bill, but they won't pass because the democrats will spend money and energy fighting it and look like anti-God heathens. We look like good Christian supporters. We can't lose!"

The case has reignited debate over the House of Worship Freedom of Speech Restoration Act, introduced earlier this year by North Carolina GOP Rep. Walter Jones. The measure, which Jones has proposed two other times, would amend the Internal Revenue Service tax code to enable church leaders to endorse candidates and campaigns in their sacred buildings. Though the IRS has rarely pulled a religious institution's tax exemption because of pulpit politicking, conservatives say even a threat of an investigation has a chilling effect on religious leaders.

"If my pastor says vote for Bush I say, "How many times?"