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This week, we’re debating one of the more controversial and frequently mentioned ideas in ex-Christendom: should churches be tax exempt? Many former church kids shout a sudden and emphatic “NO!!!,” but I’m not so sure… Join us as we discuss a number of obstacles that must be factored in, as well as the safeguards protecting our political system that are currently under attack. Let us know what you think! You can jump in on the conversation by joining our Discord server: https://discord.gg/2rq2hk5M

Here are a few resources we found informative/interesting:

The Johnson Amendment - Wikipedia

President Trump's Shifting Claim That "We Got Rid of the Johnson Amendment" - Washington Post

What if We Taxed Churches? - Tax Foundation

Why Churches Might Start Looking More Like Businesses - VICE

Why "Taxing the Church" Isn't the Answer - Hemant Mehta