Why we call call ourselves a "Druid Church and School"
When (we) applied for a religious 501c3 with US IRS in the 70's The IRS understood very well what a Church was, A Druid grove had no meaning to them. In the American Laws and Society everyone associates a Church as a Place and or Organization of religi ous worship. The IRS in USA is de facto definer of (for purposes of rights and protects under the laws of the land) what is a religion and what is not. While much has changed since the 1970's. I Legal application to IRS, I still feel the term removes any possible ambiguity. After that you may use and other labels you wish. While most often thought of as Christian, # 2 is very clear. >> www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/church Merriam‑Webster Full Definition of church. 1 : a building for public and especially Christian worship. 2 : the clergy or officialdom of a religious body. 3 often capitalized : a body or organization of religious believers: as a : the whole body of Christians b : denomination <the ...
