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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by Theprogressivist@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world

Churches campaigning for Trump? Take away their tax-exempt status.

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[-] Theprogressivist@lemmy.world 40 points 9 months ago

If enough get reported, especially since now it's been vocalized and reported. They're going to be forced to do something about it. I acknowledge it is wishful thinking, though, but don't give up. Report these fucks either way.

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 24 points 9 months ago

Doing something about it has a non-zero chance of success.

Doing nothing about it has a guaranteed chance of failure.

[-] Hyperreality@kbin.social 16 points 9 months ago

Can I report a church I don't attend, just so they become paranoid about who snitched?

[-] Theprogressivist@lemmy.world 22 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Yup, as long as they're campaigning for Trump or campaigning for political figures in general, have at it.

[-] admiralteal@kbin.social 12 points 9 months ago

Someone with some cyberintelligence background could have a lot of fun setting their software to search for social media posts from pastors/churches looking for explicit political messaging.

[-] knobbysideup@sh.itjust.works 7 points 9 months ago

Maybe talk to the local news about it.

[-] PseudoSpock@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 9 months ago

Record it happening so you have evidence to back it up. Get it onto social media so everyone can help report it, too!

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