Pulpit Politics: Why the Johnson Amendment Still Sparks Political Drama

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What happens when politics steps into the pulpit?

The Johnson Amendment has been around since the 1950s, but it’s still a political lightning rod today. In this episode of Complexified, Amanda Henderson sits down with RNS columnist and historian Mark Silk to unpack why the IRS recently announced it won’t enforce the law that bars nonprofits and churches from endorsing candidates. What’s at stake when sermons start sounding like campaign rallies? Is this really about religious freedom, political theater or just another way to keep donors happy? With humor, insight and some surprising history lessons, we dive into the messy intersection of faith, money and politics.