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IRS Reverses Johnson Amendment: Churches Can Endorse Politicians

7/14/2025

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The IRS has overturned the Johnson Amendment, enabling churches to endorse political candidates while retaining their tax-exempt status. This controversial shift, sparked by a lawsuit, could reshape political discussions in houses of worship. Critics warn it jeopardizes the separation of church and state, while supporters argue it empowers faith leaders to engage with pressing moral issues in politics.

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The IRS has overturned the Johnson Amendment, enabling churches to endorse political candidates while retaining their tax-exempt status. This controversial shift, sparked by a lawsuit, could reshape political discussions in houses of worship. Critics warn it jeopardizes the separation of church and state, while supporters argue it empowers faith leaders to engage with pressing moral issues in politics.