Politics And Religion: How The Two Intersect Despite A 1954 Law

The 1954 tax law known as the Johnson Amendment is meant to temper just how much religion and politics collide, but it doesn't bar all intersections.

The blurred line between politics and religion is nothing new.

Seeing politicians in the pulpit is about as normalized as seeing the pastor himself, with presidents from Clinton to Trump mentioning their relationships with the church in speeches.

However, churches and other tax-exempt organizations are not allowed to outright endorse or oppose political candidates.