Your Tithe Doesn’t Have to Go to Your Church, Most Leaders Say
But for many Christians, it may be a moot point.
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the October issue.
Is It Stealing From God to Split Your Tithe Between the Church and Other Charities?
Three views on what it means to give faithfully.
Should the Jobless Tithe Unemployment Benefits?
Observers discuss a stewardship dilemma.
How Evangelicals Give
Church members’ giving is decreasing in the recession, especially as a percentage of income.
Are American Evangelicals Stingy?
Observers discuss whether Christians are generous enough with their money.
‘Tithing’ by Douglas LeBlanc
For John and Sylvia Ronsvalle, tithing is not only a matter of obeying God.
Confession: I Stopped Giving to the Church
There’s something psychologically important about writing a check and putting it in the plate.
Trashing Sarah Palin’s Faith, Family, and Femininity
The outgoing Alaska governor has faced 10 months of serious scrutiny.
Understanding Obama’s Pastors
Our coverage of T.D. Jakes, Kirbyjon Caldwell, Jim Wallis, and Joel Hunter.