(April 16, 2014 at 10:21 am)Tonus Wrote:(April 16, 2014 at 8:34 am)whateverist Wrote: Is tithing optional?Absolutely not. No matter what, you make sure you give that ten percent.
That's why some people refer to it as "tithing pains."
Sorry - but the bible clearly says NOT to give money to the church
Give to Caesar what is Caesar - give to god what is god's.
THe bible instructs one to give their money to the POOR - not to the church