IRS Questions Political Activities of Wichita Church

A Wichita, Kansas church has received inquiries from the Internal Revenue Service about political activity inconsistent with its status as a tax exempt Section 511(c)(3) organization. Today's Wichita Eagle reports that Pastor Mark Holick of Spirit One Christian Center says that he has responded to 31 questions raised by the IRS. Among IRS concerns are its distribution of voter guides, a speech at the church by Kansas Attorney General Phil Kline during his campaign, and postings on the church marquee criticizing candidates for governor and attorney general for taking political contributions from an "abortionist". The church has issued a somewhat intemperate press release on the matter indicating that it will hold a news conference today.