If American taxes and regulations seem to be outrageous, a look at European taxes may encourage the citizen to think more kindly of the tax code. For example, many European governments, Germany and Austria among them, withhold a tax from registered church members amounting to ten per cent of the net after tax amount or roughly nine per cent of the gross pay.
Church Money for Works
Church officials will say that the works of charity done in the name of the church would not take place without the tax. While that may or may not be true, it is certain that about two-thirds of the amount collected pays church salaries. Churches do not do work in the community without their clergy to lead and supervise, so presumably the argument will hold water.
Any visitor to Europe will have noticed, one might say been overwhelmed by, the age and magnificence of churches and cathedrals. Repair and renovation of the beautiful art and architecture are a drain on church funds. It is no exaggeration to say that scaffolding is as common in Christian churches as crosses and crucifixes. Somehow that cost must be paid if the historically significant structures are not to be lost to future generations.
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