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Posted By ekklesiawarrior 10 months, 1 week ago in NewsOnly two of six Christian ministries under scrutiny for allegations of opulent spending turned over documents to a Senate panel by a Thursday deadline, with others either fighting the request or asking for more time.
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ekklesiawarrior10 months, 1 week ago
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Grassley's office said it received a package of material Thursday from representatives of Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, who head a ministry in Texas. Joyce Meyer Ministries of Fenton, Mo., run by the inspirational speaker and author, provided documents earlier this week.
Two other ministers - Georgia megachurch pastors Creflo Dollar and Bishop Eddie Long - have issued statements balking at the request, raising questions about constitutional protections given to churches.
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ekklesiawarrior10 months, 1 week ago
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Texas-based faith healer Benny Hinn asked for more time to respond, and Grassley's office said a meeting with Hinn's attorneys is set for Friday
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ekklesiawarrior10 months, 1 week ago
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But, unlike secular nonprofits, the IRS does not require churches to make their finances public.
Attorneys for some of the ministries have said that probing the groups' inner workings amounts to unconstitutional governmental meddling in religion. Grassley has emphasized that he is not investigating doctrine but making sure organizations enjoying the benefits of tax-exempt status are playing by the rules. Grassley dismissed the religious liberty argument.
``Forget it,'' he said. ``They don't have a leg to stand on.''
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dexlovex210 months, 1 week ago
"During his tenure on the committee, Grassley said subpoenas were necessary only twice - in the Enron scandal and Jack Abramoff influence-peddling investigations."
I don't think pastor Creflo Dollar wants Grassley to get a subpoena. It will give Grassley the idea that Dollar is not coming clean.
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