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“IRS Denies Tax Exemption to Texas Religious Group Because Prayer, Bible Reading Boost the Republican Party”

LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. For many years, Lighthouse Trails has been concerned that the 501 (c) 3 “non profit” status that most churches and Christian organizations hold would eventually restrict the free dissemination…

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A sequel to IRS scandal? Proposed rules would clamp down on grassroots activism

LTRP Note: The following story is related to a 2013 news story titled “Pro-Life, Christian Groups Come Forward as Being Unlawfully Targeted By IRS.” Chad Groening OneNewsNow.com A pro-family organization is concerned that changes proposed by the Internal Revenue Service…

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Lighthouse Trails 2013 Year in Review—PART 2 – Top 7 Out-of-House News Stories in 2013

In Part 2 of the Lighthouse Trails 2013 YEAR IN REVIEW, we are presenting the Top 7 Out-of-House News Stories. These are from various  religious and secular news sources. We posted these stories this past year for research and informational purposes and…

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IRS Admits to Intentional Targeting of Conservative Groups

By Heather Clark Christian News Network Washington, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has admitted to intentionally targeting conservative groups that included the words “tea party” or “patriot” in their tax exempt status applications. Approximately 75 groups were reportedly…

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