Bill to allow churches but not non-profits get involved in elections

[Emsworth]

It is perfectly appropriate for churches to be permitted to participate in campaigning. However, it is intolerable that such freedoms are not extended to other not-for-profit organizations. To extend free speech to religious bodies but not to other organizations would be absurd.

[Emsworth]

Also, the use of the word churches is deceptive. It makes it sound like we're favoring Christianity. This is all religion.

Religion shouldn't even be a factor. All non-profit organizations should be allowed to participate in election activities. Favoring religious bodies is ridiculous.

[Emsworth]

Allowing churches but not all non-profits is unconstitutional.

Hahaha. It was like that until Lyndon Johnson introduced an amendment to a bill to silence preachers, because they were speaking out about his scandals.

Of course, prior usage does not automatically make a system constitutional. BOTF is quite correct; the legislation would be unconstitutional. Congress cannot, in effect, tax a body that participates in election activities merely because it is not religious.