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Would Jesus support social services, pay taxes?

Paying taxes for government services is a civic responsibility and should be viewed as part of a Christian's commitment to the "common good," according to a resolution to be debated at next month’s (United Church of Christ) General Synod in Atlanta.

The tax code should also be progressive with the heaviest burden on those with the financial means, according to a proposed resolution -- “For the Common Good” -- sponsored by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries, one of the Church’s four Covenanted Ministries.

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