“Politics & Elections”
Read poll data on religion and politics from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
Category: Congregations
PollingReport.com
PollingReport.com offers a collection of polls on Americans’ opinions on politics and religion.
“Evangelical Churches Targeted In ‘Below The Radar’ Electioneering Scheme”
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State has this article on electioneering by houses of worship and the Religious Right.
“How would Jesus vote?”
Read an article from the First Amendment Center about churches challenging the IRS law.
“Pre-Election Analysis: Politics in the Pulpit”
Read “Pre-Election Analysis: Politics in the Pulpit” from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
“Charities, Churches and Politics”
Read a briefing on the rules regarding charities, churches and politics.
“Political and Lobbying Activities”
Read the full IRS rules for charities on political and lobbying activity.
“Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations”
Read the Internal Revenue Service’s rules on tax exemption for religious groups.
Jimmy Dorrell
Jimmy Dorrell is co-founder and executive director of Mission Waco, a ministry to empower the poor, mobilize middle-class Americans and address systematic social injustices. He is pastor of Church Under the Bridge and also teaches classes at Baylor University and Truett Seminary in Waco.