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Atheist group debates loans to religious entities

By Carla HintonFaith editorchinton@oklahoman.comShould houses of worship, faith-based universities and religious affiliates have been privy to forgivable loans administered through the federal government's Paycheck Protection Program?That question is up for debate.American Atheists, a self-described religious equality watchdog group, said allowing religious entities access to billions of dollars in such loans amounts to the "direct government subsidy of religious activity," which the group believes is in violation of the Establishment Clause.American Atheists said long-standing Small Business Administration regulations have prohibited religious groups from receiving business or economic disaster loans in the past.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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