When there is interference on the part of the religious community, the Atheist can and does object. Further Discussion Religion does interfere in many areas of our lives on a daily basis. Let's take a look at some of the areas of interference. There are over 97 million persons in our population who have never entered a church. In the total population, of the persons who allegedly do go to church, attendance is about three to five times a year.
Churches pay no sales tax, inheritance tax, income tax, personal tax, or ad valorem tax.
They may own and operate businesses exempt from corporation tax. The Protestants own nearly as much. This does not include profits from businesses, property, wills, stock holdings, bond holdings, retirement centers, or lease-back arrangements. The church then leases the business back to the original owner for a set monthly fee. The lease payments to the new owner, the church, are tax-deductible by the business as a donation to the church.