[Jeff Higgins]

Tithing is no more than a strong-arm tactic employed by pseudo-Christian denominations in an effort to support themselves or, more importantly to them, to increase their stature. Look for the churches with the biggest, fanciest buildings. They are typically the ones that tithe. If tithing is a requirement, or even strongly encouraged, it is a clear sign that there is something amiss. Scripture does not require it; rather it discourages any form of forced giving. It isn't really "giving" anymore then, is it? It is an axiom as well that tithing churches tend to spend on themselves first, with any excess going to help the needy or whatever. Kind of backwards from what Christ would like to see.