The author of this post writes:
 
"The oldest catholic building on the american continent is located in Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and entering inside is much like the 501c3 system, lots of gold and silver and precious stones, candles, and most importantly the golden statue of Saint Joan of Arc over the entrance."
 
Can somebody explain what he's saying about the "501c3 organization"?  Does he know? 501(c)(3) is the legal IRS designation for a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization, ministry or charity.  There is no "501c3 system"; rather, there ARE thousands of not-for-profit organizations in this nation that have this tax-exempt status.  While many churches are 501(c)(3)s, I dare say, the greatest majority of these organizations are hardly loaded with gold, silver and precious stones... rather, most exist through creative resource development efforts and memberships.