How to start a legally recognized religion

[FoodNerds]

Yes! Finally a church that makes voting a religious holidays, because voting is sacred!

[ThomasLehman-ty]

Thanks! Helpful! AND...I support your causes.

[getordained]

Super interesting! I'm going to look up those 14 things for myself. But as far as IRS, they don't care what you believe. Complete the form and pay the fee and that is it. I've helped many individuals start ministry 501c3s.

[ryanr]

Omg thank you! Conveniently I'm in TN too!

[FoodNerds]

What determines regular meetings? Weekly, biweekly, monthly?

[slavicchildren]

Do you know anything in regard to having an illegal substance as a sacrament?

[hotgirldoingstuff]

I would like to start a religion that sex workers can join to make a statement that "employment" as a sexworker is not a protected class- but being part of a religious organization is.

[JoJoJoker]

How does this not fall under the political restriction of religious organizations?

[dcheccampmeeting]

What documents do we need to operate on?
What leadership structure do we need?

[Eyeintheredsky]

Is there a written blog I can read instead? It would be easier for me to take notes in a setting where not everyone will allow my religious freedoms and would judge me before I'm ready for judgement.

[Jibaku]

Since you weren't interested in accepting tax-exempt donations, what was the motivation or advantage of establishing a church as opposed to any other form of organization?

[antichrist]

I'm considering this because I'm blood related to Jesus christ

[heyyall]

How do you follow the requirement that your church have regular services if you do not have a place to meet? Can the services be done via zoom meetings in order to meet the requirement? Or could you have monthly meetings over coffee at a Denny's in order to meet the requirement?

[mischaleebrooks]

Do you have to have 3 people to start a church and a board of directors before you file as a non-profit and register with the state or can I start by myself and recruit people as I go?

[uncleabusworld]

Are u guys familiar with the Religious Corporation Act Of Illinois?

[pursuingperspective]

I freely practice my faith already. What are the tax benefits of registering my church?

[vaporwavevocap]

Basically sounds like if a religion existed that opposed Incorporatism and the like, it wouldn't be able to accept the benefits of having their religion recognized.

[anti-monopolymorediversity]

I have more information
(Create religions)

[PartyCrewCoolPAD]

It's the formula stages a lot of taoism schedule to get moving and whatnot in my life but good luck with your lifestyle choices thanks 👍

[mcmarkmarkson]

I sincerely believe that some burning bush told me to tell people to follow my rules or suffer eternal torture.