Sacred Texts, Social Duty
See how Jewish, Christian and Muslim people of faith read their sacred texts and what they say morally about taxation.
Sacred Texts, Social Duty
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain,” wrote Benjamin Franklin, “except death and taxes.” For centuries, the faithful have said much about death, little about taxes. Yet, taxes support our common life as a society. The Abrahamic faith traditions have much to say on this issue, and some of it will surprise you. See how Jewish, Christian and Muslim people of faith read their sacred texts and what they say morally about taxation.
“Sacred Texts, Social Duty” features interviews with nearly two dozen people of faith—congregational leaders, academicians and tax experts.
Christians, Jews and Muslims speak candidly about what their sacred texts and religious traditions say about taxation and how their moral teachings apply to contemporary taxes.
