Mmastodon WorldReligion first seen 1 d ago, last 17 h ago, peak #1

New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican midterm candidates

Original: "A megachurch in # NewMexico has endorsed two Republican candidates running in this year’s midterms, including a Donald

A megachurch in New Mexico has publicly endorsed two Republican candidates running in this year's midterm elections, including one backed by Donald Trump in one of the state's few competitive races. The endorsements have drawn criticism because they appear to violate federal law prohibiting tax-exempt churches from backing political candidates, sparking debate over the separation of church and state.

Why now: A religious institution allegedly violating federal tax law by endorsing candidates is a contentious church-and-state issue during midterm season

New MexicoRepublican PartyDonald TrumpIRS

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• "A megachurch in # NewMexico has endorsed two Republican candidates running in this year’s midterms, including a Donald Trump-backed candidate running in one of the blue state’s few competitive races. The church’s endorsements, which violate federal law banning tax-exempt… · JaZone@universeodon.com · 5

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4126509