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Many German Christians quit church to avoid tax

Apr 1, 2013
In Germany, taxes are levied on believers to fund the churches. Many Germany are now leaving their church in order to avoid the tax.
Posted In: Germany, Christianity, religion
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The expense of the synagogue in Jewish faith

Sep 14, 2012
Part of our series on life at the intersection of religion and personal finance
Posted In: religion, Money, Judaism
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Mormons and provident living

Aug 10, 2012
The Church of Latter-Day Saints shares many of the same principals as other faiths -- such as help others -- but there is a particular emphasis on self-reliance, or 'provident living,' for Mormons.
Posted In: religion, Mormons, Church of Latter-Day Saints, tithing, Education
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Monks feed the rich, so they can give to the poor

Aug 2, 2012
Monks on the island of St. Honorat, near Cannes, France, run an upscale restaurant and grow wine so they can make money to give to the poor.
Posted In: France, monks, religion, wine
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Chick-Fil-A: When politics impact business

Aug 1, 2012
The Chick-fil-A president’s opposition to gay marriage raises the question: Is it good for business to be politically outspoken?
Posted In: Chick-fil-A, religion
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Preaching the Occupy gospel -- or not

Dec 29, 2011
Some sermons praise Occupy for raising concern about those in need. Other pastors say Jesus did not endorse an economic or political view.
Posted In: Occupy Wall Street, Occupy, religion
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You've heard of the Cult of Apple? There's something to that

May 19, 2011
British researchers have found that the brains of Apple computer fans react to their preferred brand in the same way that deeply religious people...
Posted In: apple, brains, religion, someone call Krista Tippett

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