Religious lobbying is changing political focus

Number of lobbies has grown from 40 to over 200

By Mercedes White

Deseret News

Published: Monday, Nov. 21 2011 11:22 p.m. MST

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The American political landscape has seen a significant increase in religious advocacy groups since 1970, from 40 religious lobbies in Washington to over 200 today, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.

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Murray, UT

I think it is time to change the tax exempt status of all churches who are engaging in political activism. Why should I pay extra taxes to support so called "charities" that are lobbying for things I don't believe in or support? A very good More..

7:28 a.m. Nov. 22, 2011
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Florien Wineriter

Cottonwood Heights, UT

I am concerned about the one-way street of religions trying to influence civil affairs while they would scream loudly if civil officials even suggested influencing religious activities.
Then there is the enormous tax exemption given all More..