FREEDOM OF THE PULPIT

I am a preacher. The IRS can take away my church’s tax-exempt status if I endorse a candidate or specific legislation. I am a citizen of the United States and pay federal and state taxes. The congress has not passed legislation prohibiting my free speech. It is non-elected hired help in the IRS who attempt to limit my expression of opinion and threaten my church. I support all efforts to keep my speech free.