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DID YOU KNOW?: Did you know that many of the largest and most
prosperous churches in the USA are
NOT a state non-profit corporation nor are they a IRS 501-c3
certified church or ministry.
("What does
the 501c3 Require?") Do you know that
some of those, that are not under IRS authority, include the Catholic Church,
the Mormon Church, Eastern Orthodox, many Synagogues plus others? You may
ask, "Then how do they function?" The answer is, they function
under a
Canon Law Corporation Sole or directly under the I Amendment,
which many have coined the phrased, "The Constitutional Church".
WHAT
IS CORPORATION SOLE? Few of our
modern day churches or ministries have ever heard of the term nor are they aware
of it's existence! A Corporation Sole, in simple terms, is a
"perpetual office" which allows for a legal and clear "separation
of church and state." It permits the Church to govern itself under
"Canon Law," also known as
church law, as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Corporation Sole is legally recognized in the United States and in many
countries. In the IRS
Revenue Ruling 2004-27, it
says,
"A “corporation sole” is a corporate form authorized under certain state laws
to enable bona fide religious leaders to hold property and conduct business for
the benefit of the religious entity." Corporation Sole is an important
alternative to American churches and ministries today as it provides for a clear
separation of Church and State. It encourages spiritual integrity,
religious liberty and has all the advantages provided under a 501c3.
("What is Corporation Sole")
Even though it is such a viable alternative, it is not taught in the
educational system of the United States. Why?
NEVER
HEARD OF IT! But you say, "I've never heard of Corporation
Sole!" Well, that's not surprising. An estimated 99% of all
Americans have never heard about it,
NOT even their lawyers, business associates, CPA's or accountants!
This may seem difficult to imagine but the reason is actually quite simply.
It is because Corporation Sole functions under "Cannon Law". Cannon Law is
not taught in the educational systems of America today! Why should it be!
It's Church law, based on the Scriptures, and is used to govern the Church.
It has nothing to do with the day-to-day Statutory based business law of
America. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church and many other denominations
function under Corporation Soles!
AUTHORITY OF CORPORATION SOLE: The
founding fathers of the Constitution recognized the necessity for the "separation
of church and state" by essentially acknowledging that there was a
"Government of Man" and a "Government of God." They
took legal steps to establish this recognition (separation) by declaring, in the
First Amendment, that
"Congress shall make no laws establishing religion nor prohibiting the
free exercise thereof,"
and so, only the "Church" has the authority to establish spiritual things and
govern them by the Canon Laws derived from the Holy Scriptures. Regarding
the Churches authority under God, verses under Man, Jesus said it like this,
"You cannot serve two masters..." Matthew 6:24. The Scriptures are the final
authority for the church. Yet the "separation of Church and State" is
virtually ignored by the Church that lacks understanding. Church groups
are caught up in day-to-day statutory law, agree to state or federal legal
covenant agreements and submit to them, by their signature, as to what man decrees even if
it oppose the Scriptures!
What has happened and why?
STATUTORY LAW verses CANON LAW: Many thousands of
churches, denominations and ministries across America have joined in a
contractual agreement with their respective state and the federal government.
State and federal governments are based on Statutory Laws and not on Scripture
based Canon Laws. Statutory Law does not recognize God's authority ONLY
man's!
And so, state
nonprofit
corporation churches and ministries can be successfully sued in court if they
preach on certain issues covered under such legal restrains as found in the
Hate Laws, even
if preached directly out of the Bible! Under the IRS-501c3
guidelines, political comments and political recommendations by ministers, are
prohibited! Can you donate 501c3 church
moneys to politically associations or politicians?
NO!
(Read what happened in Feb, 2006)
A Christian non-profit organization wrote the IRS asking
permission to PRAY
for the President! This situation is contrary to Scripture, is an untenable
position and leaven to the body of Christ! The Church ends up intimidated,
confused and preoccupied trying their best to fulfill their call under a
spiritual government while concurrently trying to conform to a natural
government. This is conflict in action. Water and oil doesn't mix.
In simple terms, the Church has two masters! The IRS does not deny the
rights of a true "Corporation Sole" but curiously only seems to focus on how
Corporation Soles are occasionally used illegally. You can see in some of their
articles how they recognize the rights of a Corporation Sole while pointing out
how others use it for illegal purposes.
IRS Article
IR-2004-42, March 29, 2004.
WHEN DID THE CHURCH COME UNDER THE GOVERNMENT?
It all started with the "Johnson Amendment", in 1954, which amongst other
things, brought about the creation of the 501c3! Before that there was NO
government intervention in the "Church". The intervention of the 501c3 that has taken place
was, and still is, voluntary! It's
not mandatory because the
second amendment say it's illegal to make a law regarding the Church
("Congress shall make no laws establishing religion nor prohibiting the
free exercise thereof,") BUT if the
Church voluntarily comes under the Government (IRS) it becomes a state slave and
the IRS its Head! Jesus is no longer the effective head of
their "Government of God"! Before all this came about the Church functioned correctly.
The Church was the (righteous) "welfare system" for the country but now it
isn't and the Welfare System of our country is so expensive and messed up!!
(Remember when NO businesses
were open on Sundays? I do.)
DOES GOD APPOINT & ANOINT OR DOES THE IRS? Most churches and
ministries
today
have signed a covenant agreement with their respective states as a nonprofit
corporation. Many have proceeded to be recognized by the Internal Revenue
Service, through it's 501-C3 certification program, as a
legitimate nonprofit state church/ministry, in other words, they have
become,
"Church, Inc." The only problem with this process is there
has never been a justifiable rational for the church, or a ministry arm of the
Church, to incorporate under a government charter (contract, covenant) nor to
seek a tax-exempt status which was already granted them by the Constitution of
the United States! In most cases, over the last 60 years, attorneys,
administrators and accountants have convinced the clergy to become Church, Inc.
based upon alleged benefits and privileges such as Limited Liability,
Perpetuity, Tax Exemptions (land, etc.) and Tax Deductible status for it's
donors, etc. While, in reality, this is the story of Esau all over again because
all these advantages were already granted to the Church under the Constitution.
Why are we asking the government (Man) to approve and oversee something that is
spiritual in nature and, by definition, not within their sphere of authority,
jurisdiction nor understanding? The shocking fact is, if you become "Church,
Inc.," and are sued, both donors and church members become libel because they
are, by legal definition, considered stock holders in Church, Inc.!
Not so under a Canon Corporation Sole.
A
MUST KNOW! It is a MUST for
ALL church and ministry leaders, administrators, attorneys, and accountants who
want to serve God and Church, not to be controlled by a non-spiritual entity
should
learn about Corporation Sole, "The Constitutional Church". If you are
considering incorporating,
YOU NEED TO FIND OUT ABOUT CORPORATION SOLE! If you are
already incorporated, CORPORATION SOLE IS THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE SITUATION!
Exploring the realities that have been mentioned above, will open your eyes to
the spiritual and the truth facing the church today! You will discover
that many assumed requirements are NOT LEGALLY REQUIRED, NOR NECESSARY, WHATSOEVER! Who told
you that you must become a "state nonprofit corporation?" Why do you have
to be 501-C3 certificated? Does the IRS have the right to declare that your
ministry is or is not a legitimate spiritual house when it is only God who
appoints and anoints? Wasn't the IRS created to have authority over
earthly works? Then why is it ordaining (establishing) Spiritual works?
Why doesn't the church clearly understand what the "separation of
church and state" is truly all about?
(Was the establishment of the 501c3 a beginning movement towards the
"One World Government"?)
Knowing your true heritage, authority and legal position is vital!
It is important to learn about the history of the Church, the facts behind it
and where your church/ministry fits. The Lord said,
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men
liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
JAS 1:5 Discovering the facts will answer many
questions you've asked, provide direction you haven't had and set the plumb line
straight!
For questions about Corporation Sole and how they are set up
call Church Restoration Ministries at: (928) 775-5454
For more information about what a Corporation Sole:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporation_sole
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