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Define Tithes

Monday, September 21, 2009
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Origins

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    There are several mentions of tithing in the Bible and Koran. Islam calls it Zakat; it does not necessarily require 10 percent, but does stress sharing excess resources. Sikhism practices Dasvand, the tithing of both wealth and time.

Medieval Europe

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    In exchange for protection from their lords, farmers had to tithe crops and craftsmen, their goods. Such tithes were kept in tithe barns.

Reformation

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    Post-Reformation, states usually took over tithing revenues. Most tithing systems in their traditional form were discontinued in the 19th century.

Modern-Day Church

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    Some Christian churches still practice tithing. While 10 percent is not strictly adhered to, many set up monthly payments.

State Tithing

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    In Germany, Finland, Austria and others, registered Christians are charged an additional church tax. Recently, the church has reported that members leave the church to avoid it.

Concept

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    The concept of voluntary tithing is used to donate a fixed percentage of income to a chosen charity, religious or otherwise. For example, Patagonia donates at least 1 percent of sales to environmental groups.

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