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(Twitter screenshot) The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a hate group if there ever was one, is demanding that the IRS investigate a San Antonio, Texas, church where speakers and participants at a “ReAwaken America” event chanted “Let’s go, Brandon,” calling it a violation of the Johnson Amendment.
“They knew what they were doing, what they were saying, and knew it was nothing but a political statement,” FFRF co-president Annie Laurie Gaylor said in a press release. “Tax exemptions are a serious public trust, a responsibility, and with that enormous benefit comes some responsibilities — including not engaging in partisan politics. No church has a right to a tax exemption, they have to follow the rules.”
The event in question, which was held at Cornerstone Church, was organized by someone called Clay Clark as part of a ReAwaken America tour that features Trumpverse luminaries Gen. Mike Flynn, pillow salesman Mike Lindell, and others. The events, many of which appear to be sold out, are being held at churches across the country.
At the event in San Antonia, one of the speakers led attendees in chanting “Let’s go, Brandon.” Pastor John Hagee is the founder of Christians United for Israel. He is a leader among leaders in protecting the Judeo-Christian bedrock of America. Amazing video of his Cornerstone Church today — worshippers break out in chant of Let’s Go Brandon! pic.twitter.com/HnOSfGWP9D — Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) November 15, 2021 It should be noted that this was not during a church service, but at an event put on by the outside group.
Before I get to the claims of the FFRF, I’d like to assert a point of personal privilege and say that I don’t like these types of events being held at churches. The purpose of the local church, according to the Bible, is preaching the Word, worshipping God, praying, making disciples, admonishing and teaching believers, practicing the sacraments, and serving and encouraging the body of Christ toward love and good deeds. A political rally, no matter how couched it is in religious language, is not something that falls under the church’s purview. Jesus didn’t […]
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