[Cicero]

I disagree. “Give unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s, and give unto God that which is God’s.”

That means that Christians have to live in and deal with the world, and with government laws, as well as with the City of God.

How often has the IRS ever gone after a black church or a liberal church for preaching politics from the pulpit? Democrat candidates regulary speak from the pulpits of black churches on election day, and nobody questions it.

All we are asking is equal application of the laws. Perhaps they crossed a technical line when the mentioned Sibelius by name, but if they told the truth—that she supports abortion big time—it’s hard to see how that is playing politics. People who love abortion can still vote for her.

[The Lumster]

I disagree. Give unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s, and give unto God that which is God’s.”

The government does not compel a church to file 501c3 status. If the church chooses to do that then yes they should comply with the law. But they are under no requirement either morally, ethically, legally, or biblically to register with the government.