A number of people have been asking me for my personal take on Senator Charles Grassley's "investigation" into the finances of six major Christian ministry organizations. The ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee says donors deserve to have their "money spent as intended and in adherence with the tax code." Certainly, as an American consumer and donor myself, I want more and more transparency among all non-profits and religious organizations. It's not just a matter of IRS regulations, it's also a matter of ethics and common sense. If you want trust among your supporters, then let them know where their money is going.

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