Regardless of whether achurch has 501(c)(3) status, the church always has the right to speak out on the issues of the day, according to Glen Lavy, a constitutional attorney with the Alliance Defense Fund. Most churches in America have organized as “501c3 tax-exempt religious organizations.” This isa fairly recent trend that has only been going on for about fifty years. Churches were only added to section 501c3 of the tax code in 1954.

Understanding the Context

Many pastors and ministry leaders are taught—often incorrectly—that forming achurch requires government permission, IRS approval, or a501(c)(3) determination letter. The Federal government now determines what achurch is and has rules against the church speaking out against immorality in government or supporting any political party. 501(c)(3) organization From Wikipedia The incorporated churches and the 501c3churches have taken on another lover for worldly approval, help, direction, control, power and financial gain. If achurch is both incorporated and 501c3, that church has taken on two other lovers and is doubly the adulteress.

Key Insights

These types of decisions in the church are often driven by restrictions put on them when they decide to get 501(c)(3) status.Is it time the churches drop their 501(c)(3) status so they can start speaking out against corrupt politicians? ***...if you attend a brick and mortar building falsely called achurch, you'll find that most likely it is also a501c3 organization. The links below is what you must understand... Venture Church501(c)3 If you would like to request information, complete this form with the supporting documentation of your exemption.Church EIN #:* VCN Group Exemption 501(c)3.