When the IRS Knocks On the Chapel Door

Earlier this summer, the Internal Revenue Service lost a very public fight with a faith-based organization. Officials had to acknowledge they were wrong to deny tax-exempt status to Christians Engaged, a nonprofit that helps people of faith get involved in elections. When news of the group's successful appeal broke, many people I know commented that the IRS wouldn't make the same mistake again anytime soon. But the more I read about the situation and the rules governing tax-exempt status, the more I think clashes like the one involving Christians Engaged will soon be somewhat common.