Madeline
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Since this is purely hypothetical maybe ones wages could be taken as a donation to ones own "church of atheism". As it stands the Christians have gamed the system to favor their belief with tax exemption. Who can say absolutely without error that the smallest "religion" is not the correct one. There would have to be some adjustments in the tax code to accommodate a one man religion. Now don't get stupid on me... I am not suggesting EVERYONE should be able to just say they are the head of their own religion. There must be proof that every religion meets some minimum standard.
Your donations to an atheist organization will be tax deductible if the organization is tax deductible. Tax exempt status at the federal level is not automatic (except for government property, etc.). You have to apply for it, follow the rules, etc.
But yes, when the government exempts all church property and income from tax, it forces me, the taxpayer, to make a donation to organizations I do not support. Others argue this enhances separation of church and state -- personally, I dun find that argument persuasive, but the SCOTUS have spoken.