Religious Corporations?

In America, there are such things as religious corporations, which are non-profit organisations that are incorporated under the law. They are usually recognised only by an individual state or province government and they are usually regulated be a Secretary of State.

Because they are RELIGIOUS non profit organisations, they have less rigorous reporting and filing requirements then other tax-exempt organisations. Also, depending on which state they are in, they are also exempt from inspections and regulations that govern non-religious groups that provide the same services. These corporations are usually in the name of a single person.

Is it right that because an organisation is religious, it is not liable to follow the usual regulations? Should they be checked up on? Or should they be trusted as religious officials to follow the requirements?

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