The Detail • 30 March 2025

An atheist on why churches should remain tax-free

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Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society.

The government is set to review charities' tax-free status, which sees churches avoid paying income tax. An atheist professor says changing the laws would be devastating for New Zealand.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details