Prof. Bainbridge mentions that the question of the Catholic church’s tax exemption has been raised in light of what critics regard as impermissible politicking by it against pro-abortion candidates. I’ve seen and heard some comments to this effect myself. I find the idea that the bishops should have to consult with tax lawyers before deciding what they can say about their public mission shocking. If the tax exemption causes even the slightest compromise in a church’s teaching on anything, that church ought to just give it up.