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Should religions answer for their followers' misconduct?

Original: Warum bitte sollte man # religion en nicht für das Fehlverhalten ihrer Anhänger*innen mitverantwortlich machen? Immerhin

A debate is unfolding in Germany over whether religions should share responsibility for wrongdoing by their followers. Critics point out that churches collect the German church tax and receive roughly 500 million euros in additional public funds each year, arguing this financial role strengthens the case for accountability. Commenters also draw comparisons with how society would react if Muslim groups were involved in similar misconduct.

Why now: Ongoing public controversy in Germany about church misconduct, church tax and state funding of religions.

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• Warum bitte sollte man # religion en nicht für das Fehlverhalten ihrer Anhänger*innen mitverantwortlich machen? Immerhin kassieren sie Kirchensteuer und in Deutschland jährlich noch einmal gut 500 Millionen Euro extra. Und man stelle sich einmal vor, islamische Gruppen hätten… · AndyGER · 2

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