[alexander_busek]

In Germany, by law, if you are Christian who attends church, you are taxed 10% more as your involuntary tithe to that church. That must have had an impact on attendance, I am guessing.

Incorrect:

Der Kirchensteuersatz beträgt derzeit (2011) in Bayern und Baden-Württemberg 8%, in den übrigen Bundesländern 9% der Einkommensteuer.

- Wikipedia

(http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirchensteuer_(Deutschland))

Jewish communities in Germany likewise levy Kirchensteuer, though at a lower rate.

Regards,

[Sioux-san]

My information is old - 1990s - so it’s 8-9% now - the point is the State has no business forcing this on Christians by law. A tithe is supposed to be voluntary. The churches and synagogues obviously suffered the repercussions of allowing the Govt. to do their job. N’est ce pas?