During my time in Costa Rica I was wondering why the catholic religion is still the official religion in Costa Rica. The church does get a share of the general taxes. Thats not fair to people of other (or no believes).

I ve thought that in Germany it s different. Even though the state takes care of charging the church tax (what I disslike as well)  you can avoid to pay if you leave the church. Now I ve found more information about that.

Actually the state pays additionally to the two churches (catholic and protestant) another 450 Million €. Thats on top of the estiamted 1.2 Billion € which receives just the catholic church each year.

Tax money is not just invested into arms but as well religious institutions I do not support. I would like to change that and thats why I m going to sign the petition against this tax.