TikTokers Go After Insane Pastor’s Tax-Exempt Status

TikTokers are organizing and taking the fight to pastors, preachers, and churches who engage in politics in hopes of stripping them of their tax-exempt status, per the IRS’s rules. The TikTokers want to bring attention to how the IRS is completely feckless in enforcing laws that separate church and state actions and with the continued rise of evangelical Christians politically organizing, it’s hard to see this as a bad thing. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. Watch LIVE weekdays 6-8 pm ET. kzbin.infolive
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"The latest TikTok challenge is going after the tax-exempt status of churches whose pastors talk politics from the pulpit.
In order to be exempt from taxes, the Internal Revenue Service prohibits nonprofits like churches from a variety of activities, including being involved in political campaigns and excessive lobbying.
Critics have long complained that the law is essentially toothless because it’s almost never enforced against religious institutions.
But TikTokers are looking to change that. Reporting churches for violating the prohibition on political speech seems to be the platform’s newest effort.
The challenge is partly inspired by a wild tangent by a pastor in Tennessee.
“If you vote Democrat, I don’t even want you around this church,” Greg Locke of Global Vision Baptist Church ranted at a recent service.
“You can get out. You can get out, you demon. You can get out, you baby-butchering, election thief. You cannot be a Christian and vote Democrat in this nation. I don’t care how mad that makes you. You can get as pissed off as you want to.
You cannot be a Christian and vote Democrat in this nation.”
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[@TheMrSlyxx]

"If you are a democrat, get out of this church. You demons". These are the words of a pastor in this age. This is why I will not participate in religion ever again.

[@xelasomar4614]

Yep, the only reasonable and logical stance. Kudos.

[@deannamarie3746]

He is just a republican, nothing pastoral about the tripe he spouting off about

[@Pepe-rf1zg]

Really? I never participate in religion any more because it's clearly a bunch of made up bullshit....

[@dallincarter8387]

@@davidcrosby1005 so, that’s called a generalization. Hearing one thing from one person of a community does not represent that ENTIRE community. That’s the logic of racists. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@zeitgeist5401]

Religion, the true evil on earth, and this “pastor” is the best example for it.

[@briank4614]

To coin an old expression, "I think this boy's cheese has slid off his cracker!" It is equally upsetting that folks actually sit and listen to this man....absolutely scary!!!

[@Amanda-nt7tt]

He's evil not mentally ill so tired of this this excuse

[@Amanda-nt7tt]

What's the deal now NAZI TUBE

[@monie1527]

They cheered him on!

[@eagledrive.]

Anyone using TikTok had no right to tease anyone bc they are all retarded

[@shawnnewell4541]

I agree.

[@holyspirit606]

I have been screaming this for the last 7 years. I'm here for it.

[@billwedeking797]

The preacher's pretty scary. Anyone that subjects their kids to this man should be charged with child endangerment

[@mayleecole1761]

Preachers like this are killing religion faster than any other thing

[@jameandthegiantpeach2273]

....it's their emotional grift, they're ruining their own religion because they get an emotional sensation when they can say something that they believe deep down inside is very very very offensive and hurtful to someone else, or some other group, etc, and they take any outrage at the horrific things they say as proof that he himself is being persecuted... he's in a room of kids raging about which groups of people should and would be executed, if he had his way, and he's doing it in the name of Jesus.....smh.... he's shouting to those kids that they just hate him and his beliefs so so so much... yet they don't even know him, and he's telling them that they should be removed from existing simply because of who they choose to date...... I'm not an expert in ranking the level of badness of behaviors or anything like that, but I wouldn't even so much as take a second thought at who some other person is dating, especially knowing that, not saying that I'm a violent outlaw or anything like that, but I can think of a few of my own behaviors that would be worse....he gets up there "preaching" that people should be murdered for dating, "he must be a saint" or something, in his personal life....

[@_Ali_Baba]

GET OUT !!

[@amandabrown8432]

@@_Ali_Baba Make us. Dip shit

[@richardgrayson3241]

Thank god for that. Superstition is so 1rst century.

[@stevemtc1]

No they aren’t they are saving children Biden is killing the Democratic Party

[@nitajean9885]

Tax churches and put those funds into social security, medicare and other social services.

[@ashtton_tapiwa]

If this had been implemented at least 10 years ago it would have made such a difference (I truly hope). On another note do you think the church would start to have lobbyists?

[@beckywebb1916]

As a Christian, I hope his “church”loses its tax exemption!

[@B_Bodziak]

I hope the TikTok community goes after the churches in Colorado that Lauren Boebert has been "preaching" to the congregations and begging for donations, as did the pastors/preachers. A few of the video's are on YT and on the churches' own channels.

[@babooll5632]

There is no legit reason for churches to be tax exempt. What happened to division of church and state ? Besides, myself and millions of others are non church goers, why should the extra tax burden be carried by us ?

[@saverdemocracy8793]

The balance of non-profit organizations who also serve people are tax exempt.

[@amycoffin826]

That pastor is completely out of control and in rebellion himself. He is absolutely disgusting!!

[@WoodstockG54]

The scary part is, he has an audience.

[@FladFlidington]

Yes simple minded ZEOLITS, easily releived of their cash and if any morality , to be seen as part of a select group of morons in public is their thing like gang members earning their status.

[@starrlehner1881]

That's some crazy sh.t. Even worse are those who keep digging in their pockets to keep that thing in luxury

[@celestialnubian]

Religion is fundamentally opposed to everything I hold in veneration-courage, clear thinking, honesty, fairness, and, above all, love of the truth. - H L Mencken

[@lucafrattini2484]

"When the first conman met the first fool, religion was born." Mark Twain.

[@stevenlabudda4153]

Mark Twain was an obvious Freemason like most US Presidents

[@johnpoltz6875]

Can not WAIT to hear this fools reaction to the tax liability he has, he's gonna flip out.

[@mogyui2902]

There is an official irs complaint form for challenging tax exemption.

[@sharonc8764]

This type of preachers is why I don't go to church anymore

[@001Nennine]

Sharon you hit it right on the nail.

[@emanovska]

More frightening is the amount of people who believe this bs.

[@ethanvilla4418]

Been calling for this for MONTHS now. There are countless videos of pastors straight up preaching Trumpism/politics and equating Trump/Trumpism with being favorable to their religion and even God, Disturbing and sickening. Remove their tax exempt status if they don't understand what separation of church and state means. These people are DANGEROUS.

[@_B.C_]

Rob McCoy in Thousand Oaks CA was just using his church to defy government mask mandates.

[@catherinepalmer3459]

Absolutely

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

Same here.

[@ThatGuy-nr5sp]

Name me one pastor who is doing that.

[@_B.C_]

@@ThatGuy-nr5sp Rob McCoy

[@rM-xk9ob]

Now demand the IRS investigate them.

[@ThatMonkeySam]

He's one of the least Christ-like pastors I've ever laid eyes on.

[@sarahobah]

"we don't need your tax exempt status!" Thanks man. We don't think you need it either. 🤣

[@kekwayblaze3176]

Politics and the church must be kept separate. Those religious organizations that dive into politics should have their federal tax exemption status revoked.

[@ThatGuy-nr5sp]

How did you feel when during the pandemic, government told people they couldn’t go to church, in some states they weren’t even allowed to sit in there car and listen to a pastor, was there any outrage over the separation of church and state. These were democrats that did this? Right.

[@amandabrown8432]

@@ThatGuy-nr5sp First of all, stop watching Fox Fake News & Toxic Tucker. What info Fox is ALLOWING it’s viewers to see and hear is twisted, taken out of context or just plain made-up. COVID, a highly contagious & real virus is the reason their were no church services, but as for any state, county, city or town FORBIDDING you or anyone from listening to your radio in your car is a FLAT OUT LIE! Why do you republicans find lying so easy? I guess it’s because you were raised without honesty. Or maybe you figure if the former President of the U.S. can do it on t.v., everyday, while in office and out, guess everybody should lie. Or maybe you believe if you believe it everyone else will too. Your wrong. Lies will catch up with you and the truth does matter. Figure it out quick will ya. This country is running out of time.

[@snoopy1977]

That "Christian" preacher is sure full of intolerance, rage and hate.

[@greenpugcactus3143]

He claims he canceled his tax exemption. I bet he didn’t!

[@pteechka1]

He didn't, the court did.

[@elliotromero4411]

There is no hate greater than Christian love.

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Lately, the Mega has turned it into a discovery of a new way to worship because this is no more than pure hatred amongst unthinking.

[@arthurneddysmith]

Amen!

[@FladFlidington]

No money no Christian love

[@atsylor5549]

There’s no way in the world he’s going to willingly give the government 30% of his donation plate. He won’t even share that money with Jesus.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

Omg.... that was hilarious! The truth is stranger than fiction. How on earth does this fool have a job?!!!

[@aclark903]

Everything belongs to Jesus. You think God needs our money? He doesn't.

[@donnierobinson1273]

There is no Jesus

[@aclark903]

@@donnierobinson1273 You don't seem all that well informed Mr Robinson. #Jesus is historical. Look Him up.

[@alanparedes2427]

@@donnierobinson1273 I know few Jesus's in Texas and Mexico.

[@diane1390]

The Southern Baptist Convention should lose its tax exempt status! These people love to judge others and defend their church dogma!

[@jamescannon7267]

As a Christian pastors who preach fear is a Red Flag warning to avoid….. Fear plus half truths are a recipe for chaos….

[@brooke2442]

Ive been screaming this from the rooftops forever. How about the church that paid Tucker Carlson to come speak. I'm all for ending this BS loophole and fixing it so all church tax goes directly to social safety net programs. Unfortunately the way the laws are written now are purposely vague and it's almost impossible to go after churches.

[@hpqzhpqz9688]

For anyone wanting to get in on the scam there are a few vague boxes that need to be ticked. Just affirm the stated requirements in your registration by reflecting the language and bingo. You're in ! As with the hilarious " The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster " spoof set up to illustrate the nonsense of it all. Members of the flying spaghetti monster church incidentally are also permitted to wear a colander on their heads as formal " religious dress " in photo ID on drivers licenses and the like. All Locke needed was a shed and a big mouth. The halfwits that tithe pay for him and everything else.

[@stevenlabudda4153]

If a Church preaches against America, it will be Taxed, and Possible Death or Imprisonment of Leaders , may follow. And nothing would be said . ....They haven't killed,or imprisoned me , because I'm labeled ' Crazy! '

[@zeitgeist5401]

As long as there is 💰💰to make …Tuckums will be there !

[@Floridapirate1]

How about feeding the poor or housing the homeless with the tax revenue ALL churches owe society for bankrolling their scam?

[@johnsyler8580]

I happen to be a Christian and have been nearly all my life . A few years ago I got disgusted with my states Republican legislators and joined my county Democratic party. As far as I know God did not revoke my salvation.

[@harrietharlow9929]

In general, politics and salvation do not affect one another.

[@juliec5309]

I'm not religious but God don't care what your political party is. However, he will care about what's inside (in your heart). Are you good to others, etc. So you go with the party that currently shares your values.

[@danielwoollums1815]

I'm a Christian woman I have a genuine relationship with the Lord... I voted Democrat for the last 3 elections (since Obama's 2nd term), def not because my faith is in the democratic party. My faith is in God, and I voted democrat because in my heart, it's been the lessor of two evils... My best friend votes republican, and it's clear we do not see eye to eye on politics; so we simply don't talk politics and yet still maintain a great friendship. I'm not at all ashamed of my faith or my voting perspective but I truly feel sorry for many christians who have it ingrained in them that if you don't have their same exact perspective or feelings or ideology or biblical interpretation as they do then your demonic or evil. Having that mindset as a Christian causes stunting. What's evil, is trying to force people to believe the way you do when your own God does not force you to believe him because it means nothing if it's forced because of it's forced it's not faith!

[@michaelflyfisher5092]

Years ago a church in Waynesville, NC excommunicated 30+ members who supported President Obama, after the reaction of the community and threats against the tax exempt status, the pastor was removed. Any political activity should get the Tax status changed. Churches should return to focusing on the spiritual health of the community and leave political stands alone, including abortion.

[@paradisepipeco]

*_"I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians seem so unlike your Christ."_* ~~ Mahatma Gandhi

[@findyourpassion8722]

New challenge for TikTokers: before the elections, go to every church and record the part where they are endorsing the candidates. You will NOT be disappointed, they do this in churches all the time.

[@woohunter1]

I remember a preacher telling the congregation: “don’t be the Bible Police, try to teach Christianity by example, don’t tell people they are gonna burn in hell for doing such and such…”. These people are ‘pro life’ till it comes to sensible gun control.

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[@26beegee]

Locke needs to be shut down for multiple reasons. He is a sick man.

[@bonniehall578]

I agree that a church who gets involved in politics should not be tax exempt!

[@TheKavebear1]

We need to stop calling Greg Locke a pastor.

[@teresina1809]

Get rid of tax exemption for churches. I highly doubt he really did.

[@89five3five]

As a Christian I am offended you call the charlatan a Christian. He and his followers are NOT Christians!!!

[@marshablye9302]

Don't be offended! These people worship money! Not The true and living God!

[@RevLetaLee]

This was 8 months ago, so I'm interested to know if its been investigated/followed up on.

[@cyberdaikaiju]

would love a follow-up report on what happened with this

[@jam4288]

129 million dollars one comment read. That is obscene for a pastor of any church to be worth. A lot if people can be feed and clothed and housed for that amount of money. Makes me sick.

[@notthemama3644]

This guy actually isn’t a preacher as much as he is a con man riding the coattails of trumps political grift.

[@TheMisterGuy]

"This guy actually isn’t a preacher as much as he is a con man" That's what a preacher is.

[@mikedavis8314]

He's a Patriot. He refuses to protect the corrupt government.

[@notthemama3644]

@@mikedavis8314 Patriot my ass. He’s just another lowlife political/religious hustler who is grifting his “followers” for their money.

[@deannamarie3746]

@@TheMisterGuy its debateable he even studies his doctrines, just seems like trump promised him favors for saying this bs

[@TheMisterGuy]

@@mikedavis8314 "He's a Patriot. He refuses to protect the corrupt government." Uhhhh no, he's a lunatic/grifter calling people demons for money. He's not a patriot, his sermons damage the country and he gladly does it for profit.

[@rM-xk9ob]

Please Tik Tokers go after the churches that Lauren Bobert have been preaching at.

[@cjcarver6290]

Anyone going to that church must have been lobotomized.

[@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089]

🧟‍♀️🧟

[@LudacritzTTV]

I say remove tax exemption from his church, and any church who has hosted him, AND charge back-taxes on his church since he became "pastor" and any church that has hosted him since the day they hosted him. If that puts the churches "out of business" so be it.

[@LudacritzTTV]

To clarify, I know taxing those specific churches wouldn't account for that much money for the government to be honest. HOWEVER, with the way a lot of churches choose to spend their money, in a sense bigger steeples, because EVERYTHING has to come down to how big your shaft is, but also high end audio/visual gear, or unnecessary remodeling, as opposed to what the church SHOULD do, like feeding the hungry, housing the homeless and otherwise helping the community, I would LOVE to see a lot of these "mega churches" dis-a-fucking-pear. They ignore the words of Jesus, who they claim to be their savior, and instead choose to focus on luxury and displaying their wealth in -literally- ungodly ways. The original message of Christianity has fallen by the wayside, and yet the pharisees continue to thrive.

[@Alliecat670]

He talks about demons, he should know- he need only look in the mirror.

[@rukiakuchki1591]

He said that a demon told him who the witches are in church when he had an affair and threatened women in his church

[@davearshawsky4249]

L

[@flash522gp]

@@rukiakuchki1591 For real?? Do you have a video clip of that?

[@jameandthegiantpeach2273]

@@rukiakuchki1591 ...I saw something on that, and it was my first thought, I was like, man to me it sounds like he's trying to cover his tracks, by getting out ahead of it, and claiming that a demon told him that certain women in his church were evil witches, that sort of takes away their ability to expose being abused by anyone, because he'll say, I told you the witches were coming to get me...I'm not into religion, but I am a humanist, and I think regular church goers need some sort of protection from types like that...smh

[@jameandthegiantpeach2273]

@@flash522gp ....the video is on this channel I think, or on another one like it, but have you ever heard of key words?... you see, normally, just type in certain key words of what you're looking for in your KZbin search bar, such as.. preacher three witches, it was a video where he was saying that he go word that three of his church women were really witches, he threatened that he even has the home address of one of them.... that's the type of psychology that other abusive groups used to use on abused children, the child would be accused of being inhabitated by demons shortly after being misused, and that would at least put a huge stumbling stone in the way of the child ever exposing what was done...smh

[@shippyandella]

And they wonder why young people are turning their back on the church. What a weirdo!

[@pbmartinfencing]

They should all be taxed . Period

[@jessepruit8385]

He is not a pastor. He is a grifter. He already said if he really preached Jesus no one would come!

[@stevemtc1]

No he doesn’t want demonic people in the house of The Lord

[@jessepruit8385]

@@stevemtc1 he is demon possessed ! There is nothing Christian about his ministry. He is churchy not Christian! He doesn't have the required character traits to be qualified to be a pastor!

[@carolempie114]

Phew…..I’ve been espousing this for DECADES! They WILL lose their tax exemption. We just need to pay attention and demand it.

[@charmainehopkins2372]

Not Biblical to wish for the demise of people. How dare he call people demons. Look in the mirror Greg.

[@brendaechols5929]

People need to start calling out names, names of churches ⛪️

[@jamesnash6101]

You could start with the ones that are NEVER open, even on Sundays. I wonder if it has anything to do with exemptions?

[@MaineEDM]

They don't need a tax-exempt status because there's nothing charitable about them.

[@shirleysenkler781]

Does he think a real Christian would want to belong to his church????? My Pastor preaches the gospel not politics.

[@mazeskismazeskis3715]

“So what happened to loving your brother “

[@alin81-82]

The video of him dancing was comedy gold. Was he doing his "Yosemite Sam" impression again? "Get out you cotton pickin varmint!"

[@modemmack]

People go to church to get yelled at by a maniac.

[@grmpEqweer]

Sh1t, I can just go to work for that, and get paid.

[@frankiejean6517]

So, I’m guessing he never read a single word Jesus EVER said. Nor has he read the Bible. Also, I’m pretty sure he’s not human. But at least he’s a taxpayer now?

[@thomasthun]

Any person reading the book of Harry the best …come on. Jesus never lived.

[@charley408]

@@thomasthun really? How do you KNOW?

[@Gerryjournal]

@@charley408 Find an historical fact about the man. None exist

[@christinavuyk7875]

@@charley408 because karaoke wasn’t invented yet when he was around 😉

[@christinavuyk7875]

@@charley408 and if you haven’t stood on a table and belted out ‘I will survive’ at the top of your voice you’ve never lived... 😜

[@wendykarleyhannenberg3411]

What about the pastor who hosted Boeberts rant in a church?

[@tommystyx]

Going to love in when he files his taxes for the first time and gets audited because he lied on his tax forms. You know he is going to lie don't you? Lying is how he makes his money.

[@Yesboiii99]

Good for them. They should be taxed. Caught red handed

[@Illuminati089]

All religous organizations should never be tax exempt.

[@enochroot9438]

There's nothing less Christian than an Evangelical Christian...

[@Nilguiri]

Amen to that.

[@jaklg7905]

It is disgusting how many people fall for this shit. People need to be taught critical thinking as children.

[@Nilguiri]

They are; but only in civilised countries; not the USA.

[@znicklefrits]

Can we do Tim Thompson of Temecula's 412 church next? Word is he voluntarily gave up his tax exempt status so he could openly be political, but look into his fund raising activity.

[@nickisnyder3450]

I went to a church that was leaking fox news...& believe me...I got out.

[@EvangelismforGod]

This guy is sick! People this is not what a real pastor looks like. If you ever go to a church and they start talking like Greg Locke, please get up and leave.

[@hpqzhpqz9688]

Go down the list of all of the well known mega church pastors. Start with the prosperity gospel clowns and go down the list of multi millionaires living in massive mansions, ranches hopping here and there in private jets. To me as an onlooker it is just so perverse and difficult tp grasp. There are BS artists in every field but what gets me is the followers. Their emotions are triggered, and to me they appear to lack discernment and critical evaluation. I know a few who just tell me I'm lost and need to be smitten in the same way they have been. I've even been to one or two of their services. ..... I walked out same as I walked in, so I've probably been promoted to demon in their minds. lol !

[@The-Brandon-Iron]

Tax except and a fair amount of them are multi millionaires and they constantly tell you who too vote for and who and who is not evil in government. It makes me sick how many hard working idiots give them they're money. Yes, most my relatives.

[@guyanasun4361]

a rich man can't make it through the gates of heaven... The universe and bible was divided to give Contrast in darkness & light. So to was everything else. This is Why we started in Genesis synthesis roots of Water and ended in revelation civilization "building in fire". "growing" in (water & earth) and "building" on revelation of (Air and Fire).. communications or "tower of knowledge".. This fake christian preacher is everything the bible warned us about. Using the house of God and literature for personal gain by dumbing down the congregation (mas mass) for political or economic reason..

[@RileyA50]

He needs anger management. My God.

[@vvanderer]

The tiktokkers trolled a massive Trump rally by booking to attend, in the last election campaign. The people we ho wanted to attend were turned away told the event was booked out. Then no one showed up. Way to go

[@GM-fh5jp]

If anyone thinks this guy has anything to do with Christianity then they are sadly mistaken.

[@user-cr4pz5yg7y]

Hate to say that all Christians represent this man. Christianity is the main tool to deny human rights. Jesus can go to hell.

[@MuscleBound_withDre]

I can almost guarantee you that he abuses his power in the relationships he shares with others.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

I think you would have a hard time getting someone to take that bet . he is clearly a dangerous man

[@Lea-rb9nc]

No doubt about that. Predatoy flags are flying high.

[@badmonkeyking]

He does the little baby tantrum dance.

[@dallasgraf6442]

I'm Christian and back churches losing their tax exempt status 110%

[@100goodheart]

Wow this guy is embarrassment to any church!

[@midnightprince30]

People use religion as a scapegoat. whether its justifying Hate, Judgement, Legislatures or avoiding Taxes. No religion should be tax exempt, behavior exempt or facist tyrant exempt.

[@enriquebarons1558]

It's time to pass the "God save America Act" take away the tax exemption of churches and apply the revenue to deficit reduction status.

[@questioneverything594]

That's not a Church. He's a politician and should be treated as such, including lost tax exempt status.

[@teresaboone893]

The IRS needs to do it's fkin job now. Quit letting this shit go.

[@dc100dc100]

The tax exempt status of churches isn’t because of 1st amendment. It’s to acknowledge the charity services that they provided (soup kitchens, ESL, clothing banks, etc) that relieves the burden on the govt to provide. Unfortunately, most churches don’t provide those types of services anymore (and they shouldn’t get tax breaks).

[@jaclo3112]

And those who do provide those services all too often use those services as a vehicle to gain access to the most vulberable in society who are easiest to manipulate and abuse. Which is why christian charities have a long, sordid history of slave labour, paedophilia and abuse of especially women and children...while providing the cheapest, substandard services.

[@lady_draguliana784]

when I was in the Mormon temple (for almost 2yrs) we had a big event in which we split into men and women to be addressed directly by the prophet via special pay-per-view event (not joking about that). After a brief pseudo-benediction-sermon that was so generic it was laughable, it switched over to his rep who proceeded to go over, state by state, county by county, and tell everyone how to vote on every election and ballot initiative in 2003/4 cycles. with rare exception, it was pro-republican all the way. I joined the Navy, then the NSA before the disgust really set in.

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

No more religious exemptions.

[@michelleelmore5533]

How about we get rid of all tax exempt status from all churches?

[@danielmize6567]

How about we turn the churches into shelters and hospitals for the poor? Or counseling clinics for victims of abuse in the name of God?

[@anitakyota9922]

He is toxic and frightening!

[@Scifi4life]

Why are you afraid?

[@TheTerryGene]

Greg Locke’s neighbors absolutely hate him. His church is a revival tent that is constructed on his property. The problem with that is that property is zoned for residences, not churches or businesses. The loudspeakers that he uses can be heard loudly and clearly throughout the neighborhood.

[@debbiegoodine5037]

Can nothing be Done?

[@EmotionalLemonade]

The war with the neighbours is hilarious.

[@DougMen1]

Isn't this the same guy that identified witches in his congregation?

[@DaChosen1_220]

Yes that his devilish ass!

[@kristadawson9859]

It's also the same guy who punched his (now ex-wife's) teeth out for asking him about his ADULTERY with his current wife. Guy's a charmer.

[@EmotionalLemonade]

Yeah due to a power grab if i remember correctly

[@sandragruhle6288]

It’s about time! Politicizing from the pulpit and elsewhere deprives them of their tax-exempt status, and should! I have been commenting on this issue for years. The consequences for refusing to follow guidelines are clearly cut. They need to be applied so that some of the radical sects feel the pinch and either lead, follow, or get out of the way regarding separation of church and state.

[@ThatGuy-nr5sp]

Did you feel that way , when the government said that people couldn’t go to church, when the pandemic hit. Where was the separation of church and state then. Some states wouldn’t even let people sit in their cars in a parking lot. To have church. No outrage there…..

[@sandragruhle6288]

@@ThatGuy-nr5sp Not a problem for me! I saw the wisdom of not congregating in the midst of a pandemic. Please cite one actual instance in which people were prohibited from assembling to worship from their cars, date, place, name of church, etc.. During the polio scare of the last century, people used more common sense. When a vaccine became available, people took it. Perhaps the fear of paralysis was greater than today’s fear of death.

[@ThatGuy-nr5sp]

@@sandragruhle6288 just did corona virus pandemic, where was the separation from church and state. Please tell me a church that ask what political affiliation you are. I’ve never seen a Republican church or democrat church. And allows you to attend based on that.

[@ThatGuy-nr5sp]

@@sandragruhle6288 April 2020 Greenville Mississippi people in there cars were told to leave church parking lot if they didn’t they were given $500 ticket’s . Temple Baptist Church

[@monseurferluci4249]

@@ThatGuy-nr5sp parking lot threat of a ticket just for lying every bible at walmart will be hidden

[@jetman80pops]

What part in the Bible would make him think Jesus was a Republican 😂 if anything Jesus was a socialist.

[@zeitgeist5401]

I know one thing for sure, Jesus wouldn’t do what this F🖕🖕ktard is doing !!!

[@evelynlckes9434]

If you're a member then you can't take the money you give to the church off of your taxes either

[@jimmybass375]

meth is a hell of a drug..

[@priscillawagner6205]

That's what I was thinking watching this. He has to be on something

[@michelletackett9489]

I am at a loss for words. He seems like one of those crazy religious zealots from the movies that is a satire of religion. Holy crap he's nuts.

[@zeitgeist5401]

Somebody needs to put him back behind the fence !

[@michelletackett9489]

@@marcosolo6491 True and sad.

[@jlconnors7872]

yeah now go after Kenneth Copeland and Joel Osteen.

[@swampy6194]

Ignore the Troll FJ B...he fluffs for Satan.

[@erinlee4806]

People need to keep it up and reporting churches like this to the IRS!

[@deniseabatte685]

OMG what a Lunatic 😩

[@Oma-3]

Where is the love GOD wants us to show to each other,no love coming from him.

[@BrokenConnected]

Grew up and still live in the same town as Greg Locke. When he was in middle school he dressed like vanilla ice. I only knew him as that Vanilla Ice kid. So now as an adult, he left his wife to marry the church secretary. Rumor around town is that he drove the first wife to an out of county womens shelter to drop off. He has always been a performer, he learned this particular schtick from juvenile detention.

[@georgeglass4105]

Judge not lest ye be judged.

[@tamz0309]

Soooooo maybe we should take a look at Liberty university

[@Birdsarentreal529]

There's no hate like Christian love.

[@davidgoff357]

Now the IRS needs to tax him retroactively.

[@sandramoricle7485]

That guy’s god is money.

[@TeddyMitchener]

100%

[@informedRev13]

Most of religious leaders worship money. The followers don't seem to understand that facts.

[@gianthills]

Can say same about BLM.

[@meangene98]

Unfortunately, I can’t imagine the government doing it’s job.

[@hpqzhpqz9688]

Agree. No politician wants to upset the precious religionists. They will just keep pandering to them, ..... giving them unearned respect instead just telling them to get the hell out of politics and stick to harassing people on street corners.