In every election cycle for 70 years, religious leaders across America received an intimidating warning from the IRS: Endorse political candidates from the pulpit and your church could lose its tax-exempt status.
Although the ban on direct political engagement was rarely enforced, it created a cloud of uncertainty over congregations, especially smaller ones that could be severely damaged financially.
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Craig Myers ✉
Craig Myers was a reporter and editor for newspapers in Alabama and Florida for more than 25 years. A graduate of Troy University, he earned a master's degree in International Affairs from Middle Tennessee State University, where he works full-time and teaches journalism part-time.