Allowing religious leaders to endorse candidates from the pulpit ("Politics From Pulpit Will Deliver Challenge to IRS," U.S. News, Sept. 24) would unfairly and dangerously privilege religious groups over other nonprofits. If religious institutions are allowed to become partisan political actors, tax-deductible contributions could be used to support campaigns, but with no public disclosure requirements.

Religious leaders have tremendous latitude to discuss political issues from the pulpit. Abortion, global warming, gay marriage,...