The influece of the state over the church increased under Lyndon Johnson when the tax " benefit" of the 5013C was put in place. The government then was able to institute rules and regulations upon the churches in order for the churches to continue to be able to offer this tax incentive to their congregations. This in turn perverted the intent of giving to help and serve the less fortunate in a community, to providing a personal benefit. It also restricted clergy from speaking about specific candidates running for office or the tax " benefit" for the church would be removed ir fines imposed. Many churches are now run as businesses. "Religion" has become a money making venture.