Politically active houses of worship.

[hrmjustin]

Now there are limits by law what houses of worship can do politically when they use the tax exemption laws but still many of them still are politically active.

Many clergy are active both on the left and right, and some think this is ok and others don't think so.

Personally as long as they comply with the relevant laws on tax exempt status I see no issue with clergy and houses of worship being politically active.

My parish has always been active in socisl justice and I don't want it to be silent at all.

I do think there is room in politics for these organizations, but it does mean they have to be able to handle criticism. They should not cry foul when being challenged and can not hide behind any privilege they have.