By: Vaughn E. James
Discusses the historical origins and current status of the of
the religious tax
exemption, and the increasing lobbying and political activities by
Roman Catholic Church, the Religious Right, and African-American
churches. He then discusses
the revocation of one church’s tax-exempt status for violation of
the political activities
ban. He concludes by advocating the elimination from the tax
laws any provision that permits churches to engage in lobbying
activity.