November 28, 2002
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has published a guide for priests, rabbis, and other religious leaders detailing the tax rules that govern political activity by houses of worship.
The booklet explains the origin of the prohibition on political activity by churches and the penalties for intervening in political campaigns. It also describes the lobbying churches may do, and in what circumstances pastors may express their political views.
For ordering information, see “New Books” section.
