Ancient Zuist movement enjoys revival as thousands join as part of protest against requirement that citizens pay taxes to state churchIcelanders opposed to the state funding of religion hold flocked to register as Zuists, a movement that worships ancient Sumerian gods and – perhaps more importantly – promises its followers a tax rebate.
More than 3100 people – nearly 1% of Icelands population – hold joined the Zuist movement in the past two weeks in protest at paying part of their taxes to the state church and other religious bodies. Followers of Zuism will be refunded the tax element earmarked for religion.
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Source: theguardian.com