IRS Denies Tax-Exemption to Texas Religious Group Because IRS Director Feels Prayer, Bible Reading Boost the Republican Party

Posted by freedomforall 4 years ago to Politics
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"“Only a politicized IRS could see Americans who pray for their nation, vote in every election, and work to engage others in the political process as a threat. The IRS violated its own regulations in denying tax exempt status because Christians Engaged teaches biblical values.”
In the appeal letter, First Liberty said, “By finding that Christians Engaged does not meet the operational test, Director Martin errs in three ways 1) he invents a nonexistent requirement that exempt organizations be neutral on public policy issues; 2) he incorrectly concludes that Christians Engaged primarily serves private, nonexempt purposes rather than public, exempt purposes because he thinks its beliefs overlap with the Republican Party’s policy positions; and 3) he violates the First Amendment’s Free Speech, and Free Exercise, and Establishment clauses by engaging in both viewpoint discrimination and religious discrimination.”

Martin’s letter and decision are certain to ignite a new firestorm of protests among congressional Republicans, conservative and religious freedom advocacy groups, and civil liberties defenders, as happened during President Barack Obama’s Oval Office tenure.

The IRS under Obama singled out hundreds of conservative, Tea Party and evangelical tax-exemption applicants for special treatment that included long delays and multiple requests for detailed information about the beliefs and activities of officials associated with the groups."


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  • Posted by 4 years ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes, they can.
    Impeachment is not enough punishment for treason.
    Sign me up to be a member of the firing squad to execute the guilty.
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  • Posted by $ 25n56il4 4 years ago in reply to this comment.
    Well those stupid Judges better know they can be impeached. They are not elected 'for life'. Read the Constitution. They serve 'in times of good behavior'. They can be impeached!
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  • Posted by 4 years ago in reply to this comment.
    Law doesn't matter when Dems control IRS. They just use it to punish (and to steal from) conservatives.
    The SCOTUS is doing the same thing.
    Hang them.
    Inject the IRS with experimental vaccines.
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  • Posted by $ 25n56il4 4 years ago
    Well I think Director Martin should reread the IRS directions for a 501(c)3. It doesn't sound like this group is supporting any particular candidates.
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