IRS Poised to Target Churches

Aug 1, 2014

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is poised to start targeting churches. The IRS is reportedly bowing to the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF), settling a lawsuit after the IRS promised to monitor churches for politicking.

Churches are tax-exempt inherently from the moment of creation. Churches do not need a letter from the IRS to be tax-exempt. No church has ever lost its tax-exempt status for opposing or supporting a candidate for political office. Churches and pastors may speak on biblical and moral issues. Pastors can educate about the candidates’ viewpoints. Pastors can encourage people to vote and can assist them in getting to the polls.

This year Liberty Counsel is distributing over 150,000 copies of its Silence is Not an Option DVD to pastors between now and November, encouraging pastors to address biblical and moral issues and educating pastors about the IRS rules on political and lobbying activity. In addition, Liberty Counsel is conducting meetings with pastors and Who Will Stand? rallies at churches across the country. Visit www.WhoWillStandRally.com.

Read our news release for more details and then head over to our Facebook page to let us know what you think. 

 

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You are invited to participate in a live briefing from inside Israel by Sheldon Shulman, who has held senior positions in the Government of Israel, at the Foreign Ministry, including Assistant Advisor to the Prime Minister on Counter Terrorism.

Sheldon Shulman regularly briefs senior members of the administration, Congress, military, and the intelligence community. On Monday, August 4, Sheldon Shulman will be briefing you!  Send your questions for this exclusive insider’s briefing to [email protected]. Please put "Israel" in the subject line.

Monday, August 4
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There has never been a more important time for you to stand with Israel! In the 4-week-old battle against Hamas, Israeli soldiers have been targeting tunnels under the Gaza-Israel border, Hamas rocket launchers, and weapons storage sites. After the death of Israeli soldiers on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We need to be ready for a prolonged campaign." Netanyahu continued, “We will continue to act aggressively and responsibly until the mission is completed to protect our citizens, soldiers and children.” Netanyahu said, “There is no war more just than this.” 

 

The Salt and Light Council Heritage Education Series Workshops

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August 5: Charles LiMandri, President & Chief Counsel of the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund (FCDF) 

“How Same-Sex Marriage Will Affect Your Religious Liberty”

The Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund is a national public interest law firm that represents people whose freedom of conscience has come under attack. Charles is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is admitted to practice law in California, New York, Washington, D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. FCDF is lead defense counsel for Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing (JONAH) in a precedent-setting lawsuit. As an accomplished trial advocate with a national reputation, Mr. LiMandri is well qualified to handle cases involving religious-liberty issues. 

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