I have to say when I moved here I knew I'd need to pay Church tax. Even though I've never set foot in a church here I payed it out of solidarity. In the mean time I've grown so desillusioned with religion that I don't want to give them any money.

I was very surprised that just declearing myself confessionless on the tax declearation isn't good enough. Seeing as it's of no consequence why do they even ask it?

I recently told them that I'm leaving the Church (even though I'm not even baptised so I never joined them but anyway). I got a letter back from the priest saying he respects my decision and takes it seriously. He would like to meet to talk about it. I see no need to as I've made my decision.

I have not yet recieved an answer from the commune. Does the church also have to confirm that I've left the church before it's offical? If it does then I'll have to call them up as well