The Tithing Debate Continues

Some argue that the church needs maintenance; priests and other less fortunate churchgoers need support from other more affluent members of the congregation. Therefore, those who earn more should contribute and help the ones in need. Some, however, insist on only giving what we can because not many of us are exactly living a wealthy life.

According to some sources, tithing is an Old Testament law. Church members are not obligated to give donations more than they are comfortable with. Giving ten percent to the church was a form of taxation because, back then, the church wasn’t separate from the state.