Catholic Answers sues IRS, alleging ‘intimidation’ on political issues [CNA]

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Well done, Mr. Keating! As an attorney myself, I’d be happy to lend a hand if I could be of use!
 
It’s been on the catholic.com front page for a few days already but thanks for letting the forum people know. 😃

Here’s the link to Karl’s full letter asking for donations to help with the suit so that it can be fought successfully.
catholic.com/appeals/IRS_Appeal.asp

I’ll certainly do so when I get a bit more cash.
 
good. just like free speech rights dont disappear when entering a school they shouldnt be automatically lost when entering a Church.
 
This affrims that the IRS is used as a weapon. They are completely unreasonable and bully everyone.

One of Ron Paul’s campaign pledges was to abolish the IRS.

This is a very noble cause.
 
joeflow said:
Does anyone know exactly when the IRS fined Catholic Answers? Was it during this presidency or the last? I just see that Catholic Answers filed suit on April 3, 2009.
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i think it was during the bush adminastration over the bush/kerry race, but i could be mistaken. beaucracy is a slow thing so it could just be coming up now.
 
joeflow said:
Does anyone know exactly when the IRS fined Catholic Answers? Was it during this presidency or the last? I just see that Catholic Answers filed suit on April 3, 2009.
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According to the story in the OP, the fine was in 2004 over a comment Keating made in one of his e-letters regarding the fact that John Kerry should not receive Communion because of his stance on abortion.
 
Joe_5859 said:
According to the story in the OP, the fine was in 2004 over a comment Keating made in one of his e-letters regarding the fact that John Kerry should not receive Communion because of his stance on abortion.
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Well, the original story just says the e-letter was in 2004, not necessarily the fine.
In an announcement posted at the organization’s web site, Catholic Answers president Karl Keating explained that the IRS fined the group for a 2004 e-letter it wrote saying that Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry should not be allowed to receive Holy Communion.
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I don’t doubt the IRS would take 5 years to fine somebody, but I wouldn’t think Catholic Answers would wait 5 years to sue over it, but alas, I am not a tax specialist.

Regardless, I hope everybody is making a donation, even if its small.
 
joeflow said:
Well, the original story just says the e-letter was in 2004, not necessarily the fine.

I don’t doubt the IRS would take 5 years to fine somebody, but I wouldn’t think Catholic Answers would wait 5 years to sue over it, but alas, I am not a tax specialist.
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The IRS issued its fine in March, 2008 according to the legal complaint which was filed in court against the US government.
jamesmadisoncenter.org/CAKK/CAKKComplaint.pdf

(see page 8)
 
May God fight at your side ,in front of you and ,behind you !!!

Oh how I hope Catholic Answers and, I guess ALL OF US, come up winners in this case.

Any support coming to Catholic Answers financially from EWTN, or Ave Maria Radio or the other Cathyolic radio stations, besides prayer of course ?

Regards,
 
Dale_M said:
The IRS issued its fine in March, 2008 according to the legal complaint which was filed in court against the US government.
jamesmadisoncenter.org/CAKK/CAKKComplaint.pdf

(see page 8)
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Given that it was a comment made by one Catholic about another Catholic, the IRSwas obviously meddling. The best thing to do would be to get rid of the old LBJ law that is the basis of their authority in the matter. As it it, the IRS acts arbitrarily, allowing black churches openly to endorse candidates while penalizing others.
 
Ani_Ibi said:
Thanks for this brief, Dale.
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You are most welcome, Ani Ibi. I am glad that you, too, found it interesting.

One of the nice things about CAF is that we are able to easily share useful information. 🙂
 
joeflow said:
Well, the original story just says the e-letter was in 2004, not necessarily the fine.

I don’t doubt the IRS would take 5 years to fine somebody, but I wouldn’t think Catholic Answers would wait 5 years to sue over it, but alas, I am not a tax specialist.

Regardless, I hope everybody is making a donation, even if its small.
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Ah yes, I failed to recognize that possibility. 😊

It looks like it did take them 4 years to issue the fine. I was wondering why Catholic Answers waited so long to file suit. It makes much more sense now. :o
 
Dale_M said:
You are most welcome, Ani Ibi. I am glad that you, too, found it interesting.

One of the nice things about CAF is that we are able to easily share useful information. 🙂
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Hi Dale. Yes, I found it interesting. Long – as usual – but interesting.

For me, a large part of even bothering with other people is to hear what they have to say, what they think, what information they have to pass along. Unfortunately, so many (too many in my opinion) figure that they can bark at me, put words in my mouth, argue from ad hominem, refuse to read the material yet judge it nonetheless, try to play the expert and any number of things which I have learned to toss straight in the bully bag.

It is very tiring for me. I’m already tired. And I often find myself throwing my hands up in the air and asking

[SIGN]why can’t we all just get along?[/SIGN]

Well that’s my rant for today. 🤷
 
Ani_Ibi said:
Unfortunately, so many (too many in my opinion) figure that they can bark at me, put words in my mouth, argue from ad hominem, refuse to read the material yet judge it nonetheless, try to play the expert and any number of things which I have learned to toss straight in the bully bag.
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Yes, online forums definitely can strain a person’s patience. I’ve learned a lot here at CAF and am grateful it exists, but I have had to take time-outs occasionally because sometimes the inevitable internet goofiness becomes overwhelming.

Ah, well. I suppose my comments annoy quite a few folks, too. :o
 
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