Eating Sacred Cows: A Closer Look at Tithing

To tithe or not to tithe? Tithing is one of the most misunderstood and abused aspects of modern day religion, and there are fine Christian leaders on both sides of the issue. Images of tele-evangelists and pastors living extravagant lifestyles can fuel resentment and mockery, but the defence is often that God's 'prosperity' ideal is being upheld (at least for the receiver of tithes).

But what of the givers? Many Christians testify how God has blessed them for tithing, but many others are dis...