Tithe question inspired by the do you tithe thread...

[budbeerlady]

Tithe
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A tithe (from Old English teogoþa "tenth") is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a (usually) voluntary contribution or as a tax or levy, usually to support a Jewish or Christian religious organization. Today, tithes (or tithing) are normally voluntary and paid in cash, checks, or stocks, whereas historically tithes could be paid in kind, such as agricultural products. Several European countries operate a formal process linked to the tax system allowing some churches to assess tithes.

What is your opinion of something a tithe can be used for?
-Church only
-Any mission or assistance organization (salvation army)
- Priv. school tuition
-Anything at all that make a diff in the world

 

[MariDisney]

I voted for any mission. We tithe to the church and then give an additional amount to other charities (Austism society of America, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.) I think it can go anywhere you feel it would do the most good for others, which is why I didn't include private school tuition. That seems to me like it would be primarily benefiting you own child, so I wouldn't personally "count" that for me.