@ISIDEWITHQuestionseconomy8yrs ago

Should the church tax be abolished?

A church tax is a tax imposed on members of some religious congregations in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Sweden, some parts of Switzerland and several other countries.

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 @8RB2YYYanswered…4yrs4Y

No, and it should be increased for wealthier congregations

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