Does US law mute voices of churches? | csmonitor.com

Does US law mute voices of churches? | csmonitor.com: "Does US law mute voices of churches?

By Jane Lampman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

Religion is striking a high profile in the 2004 campaign. But there are those eager to see it take on a much larger role - both now and in the future.
More than 130 members of the US House of Representatives want to amend the law that prohibits partisan activity - such as political rallies, fundraisers, distribution of political literature, and direct endorsements from the pulpit - by pastors and houses of worship. They hope to do this by inserting a provision into a bill that is already before a House-Senate conference committee - thus avoiding public debate or votes in either body."