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cbayer

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2. The piece is rather tongue in cheek and argues for stricter separation.

Reply to supernova (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 12:15 PM

Apr 2013

It's mainly about the tactics used to promote that goal.

I agree with you about the taxation issue. The problem appears to lie with the IRS, who have not pursued churches that have crossed the boundary into candidate advocacy.

I also agree that a strategy for dealing with ALEC is critical. They have moved solidly into local/state elections and I don't see much countering them.

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Should atheists fight for religion in government? [View all] cbayer Apr 2013 OP

No. The wall between church and state supernova Apr 2013 #1

The piece is rather tongue in cheek and argues for stricter separation. cbayer Apr 2013 #2

I'll third the need to counter ALEC. They are focused on local / regional legislation, well funded, pinto Apr 2013 #3

I know folks who work for IRS who have gotten their MADem Apr 2013 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author LostOne4Ever Apr 2013 #4

No. And the government needs to stop funding social services to tax free organizations who are hold freshwest Apr 2013 #5