[boatbums]

I respectfully offer another take on it - the basic problem Churches are having is the inability to fund themselves if they should speak politics from the pulpit. They can do it anytime they want, if their congregation would tithe a little more, and they're willing to have a nationwide conversation re the legitimacy of the 501(c)3 designation.

That IS the only reason why churches hands are tied and, believe me, it was not unintentional. No matter who or what you are, if you take money from the government they can dictate anything they want to you. Religious groups should take a stand and be free of government control about anything. Like you said, if it means paying taxes, so be it, it will be well worth it to be rid of the godless intrusion.

[GeronL]

I like the idea of unregistered churches and house churches.

Just don’t do anything taxable and your fine.