" but what business is it of theirs or any religious group to get involved in what the state does with taxes?"
Why not start taxing churches property tax? They use municipal services just like any other business.
If these Religious "leaders" are so concerned about the lack of coverage of their congregations, let them pay for it by giving up their tax exempt status and start paying taxes like all other businesses.
I'm sure that would more than cover the needs, and since they are so in favor of raising taxes on some people, they will be more than happy to carry their fair share. /sarcasm