So whether an organization is religious or anti-religious in it’s orientation, it does seem important that if it’s function is that of a community service of some kind and that this function is maintained by the donations of it’s members, then it ought not to be taxed. Of course, if its staff receive an income from these donations, then they should pay taxes like anyone else. I don’t see why a non-profit organization of any ilk should loose its tax-exempt status because of its political activity, but I can see why politicians thus affected would want to use his power to penalize them.

The real problem is when the tax-exempt status is exploited for profit. IMO Grassley has every right, perhaps a moral duty, to investigate, and if necessary, prosecute offenders be they religious or otherwise (whatever his motive). The televangelists listed above, IMO, are deeply immoral and hypocritical in what they do with their supporters’ donations given in good faith. FWIW, Jesus and his disciples said quite a lot about money, and what he said condemns the practices of these who purport to follow him. Paul condemned those who “think that religion is a way to become rich.”

Furthermore, I find it stunning that anyone falls for his spewing and donates money to his “cause”.

Today marks another milestone in the continuing investigation of ‘The Grassley Six’
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People are idiots