article_snippet.sent: I agree that tax-exemption isn't merited, but not for that reason. '
article_snippet.sent: And the IRS [Internal Revenue Service] website makes the IRS [Internal Revenue Service] website clear anyone is entitled to start a religion without seeking the IRS permission.
article_snippet.sent: To maintain the right to be tax-exempt, however, religions must fulfil certain requirements for charitable organisations.
article_snippet.sent: For example, religions may not 'serve the private interests of any individual' and/or 'the organisation's purposes and activities may not be illegal or violate fundamental public policy'.'