Johnson Amendment
Thousands of faith leaders ask Congress to protect Johnson Amendment
By Adelle M. Banks — August 16, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Changing the law would threaten the integrity and independence of houses of worship,' they wrote.
Proposed budget bill would add teeth to Trump’s Johnson Amendment order
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 17, 2017
(RNS) — The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted last week to keep language in the proposed budget bill that would add teeth to President Trump's May 4 executive order asking the IRS not to enforce the Johnson Amendment.
Trump touts support from evangelicals, Putin friendship in Robertson interview
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 13, 2017
(RNS) The interview with the host of 'The 700 Club' comes as new evidence of possible collusion with the Russians to influence the 2016 election was released.
The ’Splainer: What is the Johnson Amendment and why did Trump target it?
By Kimberly Winston — May 4, 2017
(RNS) Many religious leaders were eager to see this 1954 law weakened. Others wanted to see it preserved.
Judgment day? Trump and religion at the 100-day mark
By Kimberly Winston — April 27, 2017
(RNS) A look at the president's first 100 days as they relate to religion and people of faith — and more policies that affect religion that are on the way.
Trump’s vow to ‘destroy’ Johnson Amendment could wreak havoc on charitable world
By Yonat Shimron — February 13, 2017
Any attempt to “destroy” the amendment would affect more than just pastors and priests. Schools, hospitals, addiction centers, food banks and other charities all could then advocate for or against candidates without losing their charitable status.
Free pastors from the Johnson Amendment
By Tony Perkins — February 9, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) More free speech for advocates in the public square should be something that everyone can get behind, whether Democrat or Republican.
Politicize our charities and churches? No, thanks
By Amanda Tyler — February 9, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) Beware, for as soon as the church joins at the hip with a particular candidate or party, its ability to speak truth to power and not risk being co-opted by the government is hindered.
The ’Splainer: What is the Free Speech Fairness Act?
By Kimberly Winston — February 6, 2017
(RNS) Legislation introduced in Congress aims to 'restore' religious liberty in the pulpit. Will it? Let us 'Splain ...
Trump vows to let churches engage in politics
By Jerome Socolovsky — February 2, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) The promise, a mainstay of his campaign, was made in remarks upholding religious liberty as an American value.
Americans view pastors’ political endorsements as ‘inappropriate’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 8, 2016
(RNS) About 8 in 10 Americans say it is inappropriate for pastors to endorse a political candidate during a church service, according to a survey by LifeWay Research.
Most churchgoers are hearing politics from the pulpit: report
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 8, 2016
(RNS) Black Protestant Christians were most likely to hear about the candidates at church.
Trump throws social conservatives a bone
By Mark Silk — July 22, 2016
Getting rid of the Johnson Amendment.
GOP platform: Plenty for evangelicals to love
By Kimberly Winston — July 19, 2016
(RNS) The Republican Party platform promotes traditional marriage, the First Amendment Defense Act, the sanctity of life and other issues championed by religious conservatives.
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