how about that Pulpit Tax?

http://www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/030205/pulpit.html


Pulpit tax issue is seen as way to marriage bill

Social conservatives, frustrated by the lack of movement on a marriage amendment to the U.S. Constitution, are shifting their focus to passing legislation this year that would allow religious leaders to endorse political candidates from the pulpit.

Proponents of legislation sponsored by Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.) say it is a step on the long journey to collecting enough support to pass a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

Jim Backlin, vice president of legislative affairs for the Christian Coalition, said passing the Jones bill would enable religious leaders to endorse candidates who support a federal marriage amendment. Down the line, Backlin said, more candidates who support a constitutional amendment would be elected to Congress. Backlin will meet House and Senate Republican leaders this month and plans to stress the importance of the Jones bill.

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Some Republicans say the push for the Jones legislation will help the GOP’s push to attract more support among African-Americans in 2006 and 2008.
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read on to see who in congress is for this