The 25-member council advising the White House on faith-based issues has voted on two contentious issues for religious charities that receive government funds.
By a vote of 13-12, the council members said the government should require houses of worship to form separate corporations in order to receive direct federal funding for social services.
Separately, when asked whether the government should permit charities to offer social services in rooms containing religious art, symbols, messages or scripture, 16 said yes, two said no, and seven said they should be permitted if no other space is available.
The only criteria that the gov’t should have is whether the program works and can be accountable for the funds. Why should the gov’t have different requirements for a religious charity versus a secular charity?
Actually, requiring a separate corporation would be a huge blow to the Episcopal Church as one of the largest revenues sources, second only to diocesan tithes, is the Federal Government. Yes, boys and girls, our federal tax dollars fund TEC’s efforts to rehome immigrants AND have been used to “balance” the church’s budget as litigation costs skyrocket. When will these jokers learn??