Charities with 501(c)(3) status under the tax code may not take part in political campaigns.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is such a group. Yet it is running an ad urging voter to support candidates who "base their decisions on biblical principles." The ad may not fall afoul of the
tax code because it does not name any individual or party.
This case illustrates the complex relationship of religion and politics, as well as the unique circumstances of the 2012 election.
Despite his recent wish that he had steered clear of politics, Billy Graham has endorsed
Mitt Romney, the first
Mormon presidential nominee of a major party.
