Have Church Authorities in Germany Gone Bonkers?

Catholic Herald: Italian footballer Luca Toni could be taken to court by the Catholic Church in Germany over unpaid church taxes, according to reports.

According to Sport Mediaset, Toni did not pay the Kirchensteuer (church tax) while playing for Bayern Munich from 2007 to 2010 and a trial is now possible as the German Church attempts to claw back around €1.7m. More here.