Senator James Lankford is pushing a bill to relax political speech restrictions for churches, despite admitting it's largely unnecessary. The Non-Prophets panel explores how clergy already flout the Johnson Amendment with impunity while secular 501(c)(3)s remain muzzled. Could repealing the rule backfire and empower atheist nonprofits? Or would it further tilt the playing field toward well-funded religious institutions?
News Source:
The Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta, April 14, 2025
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/sen-james-lankford-knows-the-irs
The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.17.3 featuring Jimmy Jr., Rob, Tracy Wilbert and The Ejector Seat
Senator Admits IRS Rule Change for Churches Is Pointless 🧐
Churches Violate IRS Rules—And Lawmakers Cheer 🙄
Johnson Amendment Under Attack Again… for No Reason ⚖️
501(c)(3) Double Standards: Churches Get a Pass 🙃
Should Clergy Be Allowed to Preach Politics? 🎤
Religious Groups Exploit Tax Loopholes and Call It Free Speech 💸
Repealing Johnson Amendment Could Backfire on Churches 🔁
Religious Exemptions Threaten Secular Voices 🧏
Churches Get Political, Atheist Orgs Stay Gagged 🤐
The IRS Isn’t Targeting Churches—They’re Ignoring It 👀
One Law, Two Standards: The 501(c)(3) Divide 🧑⚖️
Johnson Amendment: Broken Rule or Political Theater? 🎭
Churches Enjoy Tax Breaks While Breaking the Rules 🏛️
Can Atheist Groups Speak Freely Too? 🔓
Robbed by Religion: Tax Breaks, Power, and Politics 🏴
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