Churches around the metro are split on President Trump's pledge to get rid of the Johnson Amendment.
The amendment prevents churches with tax-exempt status from endorsing political candidates. If they do, the IRS can take away a church's tax exemption status.
On Thursday, Trump pledged to get rid of the Johnson Amendment saying, it infringes "right to worship according to our own beliefs"
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Pastor David Baker with the First Baptist Church in Belton believes the amendment should be repealed. Not only to promote freedom of speech, but also citing the fact the law never really been enforced.
"Because of its vague language and they difficulty of enforcing it and the fact that it may, ultimately if it does go to court prove to be unconstitutional,” said Pastor Baker.
However, others, like Pastor Erin Wathen of Saint Andrews Christian Church, feel the law sets a precedent.
"If we start rolling some of those boundaries back then there are a lot of other things that could follow," said Pastor Wathen.
Pastor Wathen worries repealing the Johnson Amendment could create conflict between church and government.
Opening a door for churches and politicians to have too much power.
"If the church was able to support candidates beyond what they do now that money could be funneled through the offering plate which would allow someone not only to make a gift that is far above the legal limit but could also make it tax deductible,” said Pastor Wathen.
However, others feeling repealing the law would not change a thing.
"Right now the pastors that want to speak out are doing it and churches that want to speak out are doing it and it's not constantly enforced,” said Pastor Baker.
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