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Re: Do we have to pay tithes?
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Originally Posted by Aquila
Tithing can be a heavy burden on many American families. Many don't attend church because they simply don't have it in the budget to tithe 10% of their gross income. As the cost of living rises and wages remain stagnate, families find that the dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to. In today's society the average middle class American family is living paycheck to paycheck and carries significant debt. As a result, when churches require tithing, they really limit themselves to how much of the community they can reach. It also unintentionally sets the bar on who can attend a church and be a member in good standing based on their income.
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