I totally disagree. That would be in direct violation of the establishment clause of the 1st amendment barring the government from interfering in the right of religious expression. If a church isn't supported, it closes. If it exists it means that it's serving a community of parishioners. Also, the money that goes into churches has already been taxed. It's the net income of it's parishioners after paying federal, state and local taxes. Your acquaintance knew, or dang well should have known the risks of basing a career in the church.
First: I really don't know if my acquaintance was or was not aware of the unemployment benefits when he accepted the job- But he was not a preacher, he was an accountant. Why would he have known? All that I am saying is that there should be limits, zoning or whatever, to the total number of churches in a city. Churches "subtract" money from a community, and, yes, SOMETIMES they contribute to the community- however, many times, that money goes to Ethiopia, or Sri Lanka, or Rome. And they occupy land which would otherwise be taxed. And please do not disregard the fact that many churches compete, UNFAIRLY, with legitamate businesses who do pay taxes, in commercial enterprises. That practice should be totally OUTLAWED!
And I would like to add- overall, I am on the side of Religion in the US, it serves a very valuable and beneficial purpose, and I am not condemning religious institutions.