Forget church-state separation: U.S. government to pay pastors' salaries with relief funding

Well, here's something we didn't know was part of the $2 trillion federal relief package: a provision that makes it possible for some of that relief money to be directed toward religious institutions, according to NPR. That's right, churches and other faith-based organizations have been designated within the legislation as "businesses," making them eligible to receive a portion of the $350 billion dedicated to helping small businesses weather tough economic times. Those are taxpayer dollars, folks, going to help faith-based organizations pay their pastors and utility bills. ....
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/4/7/1935328/-Forget-church-state-separation-U-S-government-to-pay-pastors-salaries