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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTime to end Franklin Graham's tax-exempt status as he blames Renee Good and begs for "prayers for Trump"
One option would have been to shut the fuck up and keep his opinion to himself. The headline tells the tale, I'm not going to post the content here. The link is provided if you want it. My reason for posting is expressed in my subject line. A "preacher" should not be allowed to "pontificate" in this manner and still enjoy a tax-exempt status.Franklin Graham blames Renee Good, urges prayer for Trump team
https://baptistnews.com/article/franklin-graham-blames-renee-good-urges-prayer-for-trump-team/
https://baptistnews.com/article/franklin-graham-blames-renee-good-urges-prayer-for-trump-team/
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Time to end Franklin Graham's tax-exempt status as he blames Renee Good and begs for "prayers for Trump" (Original Post)
Miles Archer
15 hrs ago
OP
He speaks for a huge number of Bible Belt racists - unapologetic. Disgusting. ☮
walkingman
15 hrs ago
#2
Agree. He has a commercial on network tv that preaches to sinners and a prayer for forgiveness n be saved
Deuxcents
15 hrs ago
#3
FakeNoose
(40,713 posts)1. Oh no, is he still around?
I thought he disappeared into the woodwork after the failed coup attempt.
Yes I agree he should lose his tax-exempt status, as all the fake preachers should.
walkingman
(10,488 posts)2. He speaks for a huge number of Bible Belt racists - unapologetic. Disgusting. ☮
Deuxcents
(25,994 posts)3. Agree. He has a commercial on network tv that preaches to sinners and a prayer for forgiveness n be saved
I called ABC n NBC local stations and asked when a Rabbi, Priest and Iman were gonna have their time to convert souls. Theyll let me know
sakabatou
(45,930 posts)4. So Graham stands with murderers and rapists.
markodochartaigh
(5,233 posts)5. Don't forget
the con artists and grifters.
hlthe2b
(113,195 posts)6. He is and always has been among the worst exploiters, grifters, and corruptors of Christianity
for his own purposes. May he enjoy the hell of his own making.
Norrrm
(4,377 posts)7. Politically correct Christian morals. by Franklin Graham

sop
(17,915 posts)8. The 1954 Johnson Amendment hasn't been enforced for years.
The law, part of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), bans non-profit organizations exempt from federal income tax, like churches, from endorsing candidates, contributing money to campaigns, or issuing statements for or against specific political candidates.
MichMan
(16,870 posts)9. Is Trump considered a political candidate since he can't run again?
sop
(17,915 posts)10. The law specifically restricts "partisan activities" by 501(c)(3) organizations.
