{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S7, Ep. 03: Why is the Johnson Amendment under attack again?","description":"We hear a lot of misinformation about a long-standing part of the tax code that protects the nonprofit sector, and it\u2019s newly under attack in a questionable manner. On this episode, Amanda and Holly discuss the Johnson Amendment, what it does and doesn\u2019t do, and the concerning way the Trump administration is trying to undo it without going through a normal process. They also provide reminders of what all nonprofits \u2013 including houses of worship \u2013 can do without jeopardizing their 501(c)(3) status under that current law. It\u2019s a curious case \u2013 politicians say no one wants this part of the tax code, but it\u2019s proven popular over and over again. Join them for this conversation.    SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:35): The protections of \u2013 and support for \u2013 the Johnson Amendment  Video of our episodes are now on YouTube! Click here for the season 7 playlist.  Do you want special emails about the show? Click here to sign up for our email list!    Segment 2 (starting at 15:41): Various attempts to undermine and to protect this part of the tax code Read more about the work of faith leaders to protect the Johnson Amendment throughout 2017 and into 2018 by visiting BJConline.org\/faith-voices   Segment 3 (starting at 30:54): What\u2019s next? For resources on the Johnson Amendment from BJC, visit our website at BJConline.org\/JohnsonAmendment The litigation mentioned in this program is continuing. There will be a hearing on this case November 25 in Dallas. The hearing was originally for November 7 in Washington, D.C., but it was rescheduled due to the ongoing government shutdown \u2013 Amanda and Holly discussed that briefly in last week\u2019s live episode. Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC\u2019s generous donors. Your gift to BJC is tax-deductible, and you can support these conversations with a gift to BJC. ","author_name":"Respecting Religion","author_url":"https:\/\/bjconline.org\/respectingreligion\/","html":"