I take issue with both lechacal’s and Legion’s comments.
I’ve had plenty of positive comments to make about Republicans, which I know Legion will acknowledge. And I’ve posted many times that I don’t like the extreme wings of either party.
So, my reaction to Michelle Bachman is hardly a typical knee jerk Democratic reaction.
And, PS, there are other Democrats here who likewise have positive comments to make about Republicans, at least moderate Republicans, so don’t paint every Democrat with the same broad brush, just as I don’t do that to every Republican.
Give what you want and what you can, Lechacal. Some churches (not Catholic) ask for a specific tithe. Usually
you find out something about the Church’s finances and once you understand what they are that can inform what you give. Don’t worry too much about it.
I think it really depends upon the donomination. I know that some of the evangelical churches throw out that 10% number, but I think it’s alot less in other churches. In the case of the RC, they really don’t put out a guideline on giving, and from what I see most folks give maybe 2-3%.
No one gives 10% at a mainline church. 2-5% of your salary is the basic. Average yearly ranges from $500-$2500 with outliers up to $15,000. There are mulpitple events throughout the year that are ticketed, like special dinners, etc., that is another way of fundraising.
Also, many people give online (for the points) so at the services, it appears as though 40% of the congregation aren’t giving anything at all.
What are you actually expected to donate to a church if you go to it regularly? We have agreed to go check out the episcopal church near us for easter service and go to a church dinner afterwards (totally fine with me, if it’s going to be anything it might as well be episcopal, they mix better gin and tonics than the competition). Before we start getting too cozy with the church I want to understand what would be expected financially. I know there is some sort of 10% thing floating out there, which is a complete and utter non-starter for me (I mean f’ing seriously??? 10%????).
Bxgrl, re Climate change, I don’t think that social conservatism has anything to do with the acceptance of climate change as a scientifically verifiable phenomonon.
Thanks all. It’s funny, the brownstoner OT is super useful for questions like this that I wouldn’t feel comfortable asking a lot of people.
Dona, you say give what you can, but come on, there are expectations. There must be.
2-3% sounds more reasonable. I assume that’s after tax?
Jackal – I’m surprised you’re okay with having your kids go to church.
I take issue with both lechacal’s and Legion’s comments.
I’ve had plenty of positive comments to make about Republicans, which I know Legion will acknowledge. And I’ve posted many times that I don’t like the extreme wings of either party.
So, my reaction to Michelle Bachman is hardly a typical knee jerk Democratic reaction.
And, PS, there are other Democrats here who likewise have positive comments to make about Republicans, at least moderate Republicans, so don’t paint every Democrat with the same broad brush, just as I don’t do that to every Republican.
Give what you want and what you can, Lechacal. Some churches (not Catholic) ask for a specific tithe. Usually
you find out something about the Church’s finances and once you understand what they are that can inform what you give. Don’t worry too much about it.
Lech;
I think it really depends upon the donomination. I know that some of the evangelical churches throw out that 10% number, but I think it’s alot less in other churches. In the case of the RC, they really don’t put out a guideline on giving, and from what I see most folks give maybe 2-3%.
No one gives 10% at a mainline church. 2-5% of your salary is the basic. Average yearly ranges from $500-$2500 with outliers up to $15,000. There are mulpitple events throughout the year that are ticketed, like special dinners, etc., that is another way of fundraising.
Also, many people give online (for the points) so at the services, it appears as though 40% of the congregation aren’t giving anything at all.
Charles Manson just gave an interview in which he highlighted the importance of fighting global warming:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1378178/Charles-Manson-breaks-20-year-silence-40th-anniversary-gruesome-Sharon-Tate-murders.html
SERIOUS QUESTION FOR PEOPLE WHO GO TO CHURCH
What are you actually expected to donate to a church if you go to it regularly? We have agreed to go check out the episcopal church near us for easter service and go to a church dinner afterwards (totally fine with me, if it’s going to be anything it might as well be episcopal, they mix better gin and tonics than the competition). Before we start getting too cozy with the church I want to understand what would be expected financially. I know there is some sort of 10% thing floating out there, which is a complete and utter non-starter for me (I mean f’ing seriously??? 10%????).
Bxgrl, re Climate change, I don’t think that social conservatism has anything to do with the acceptance of climate change as a scientifically verifiable phenomonon.