Is It Time For The Christian Church To Give Up Their 501c3?
On a face book post, I commented that this decision is just the beginning.
The concern now is that religious freedom in America is next . Church leaders who refuse to except or marry same-sex couples could be in jeopardy of losing their 501(c)(3) status. Why? Because the funds that support 501(c)(3) are public/government funds. The request and acceptance of the 501(c)(3) status establishes a covenant (a binding agreement and contract) between the government and the church.
( Here’s is what the Supreme Court is saying about Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Freedom )
Now that the SCOTUS has legalized gay marriage, or should I say redefined it to fit the sin nature of man, some evangelicals believe that Christians should opt out of government-sanctioned marriage. But should churches also opt out of taking government funding and tax exempt recognition 501(c)(3)?
