In an entirely predictable development that is nonetheless a sad landmark in the ongoing collapse of church-state separation, the IRS has signed on to a court filing stipulating that it will no longer ...

Politicians fanned out across Chicago during a furious final weekend of campaigning, making appearances in St. Patrick’s Day parades, church pulpits and restaurant gatherings as they sought to ...

Federal courts may soon decide whether churches can keep their tax perks while openly endorsing candidates - a dangerous step ...

In a quiet court filing with seismic implications, the Internal Revenue Service this month opened the door for tax-exempt houses of worship to openly endorse political candidates, a move that ...

In the recent past, the clergy has stepped up efforts to tame “rogue” politicians who have converted church pulpits into campaign platforms. While some may view this as a new development, history ...

For more than 130 years, the steeple atop the First Presbyterian Church of Congers has looked out over this historic hamlet. The steeple’s bell has been quiet since last May when the venerable ...