<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The government is set to review charities&amp;#x27; tax-free status, which sees churches avoid paying income tax. An atheist professor says changing the laws would be devastating for New Zealand.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;#8230;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-detail?share=5002ff71-e2fd-4f35-883e-c1fa5318ba77"&gt;Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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&#x27; tax-free status, which sees churches avoid paying income tax. An atheist professor says changing the laws would be devastating for New Zealand.&#8230;<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-detail?share=5002ff71-e2fd-4f35-883e-c1fa5318ba77">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>

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An atheist on why churches should remain tax-free

An atheist on why churches should remain tax-free

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