How much do you give to your church?

[klamath632]

I feel like I'm missing something here.

Yeah, that post read like it came from this guy...

Sorry... here:

My dogs purpose is to retrieve dead things (ducks and geese mainly) and when she can't do that anymore she will go out into a field, be placed in a hole, and shot in the head just like those who came before her.

See, a dog is just another animal - a tool - an ends to a mean and when the tool no longer does what it is supposed to do - well, goodbye.

They are not people. I wish people would get as worked up about the human abuse and neglect that is around as they do about a damn dog.

 

[IcSyU]

I feel like I'm missing something here.

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/off-topic/149556-dogs-purpose-dog-lovers-2.html#post2891557

Nevermind. Noted above.

 

[shadow]

10% gross. Another 2-3% for missionaries (mostly to Muslim countries). Wife also occasionally gives to random charities (i.e. using Amazon credit to donate baby supplies to an orphanage in Haiti).

 

[3TrueFans]

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/off-topic/149556-dogs-purpose-dog-lovers-2.html#post2891557

Nevermind. Noted above.

Damn. That's douchey.

 

[3GenClone]

We give 3% of our combined net income. This is our 1st year at this particular church, so we feel comfortable with our giving at this time.

 

[VeloClone]

Sorry... here:

That makes it a little clearer. Sorry about the David Berkowitz reference. It really seemed totally crazy and out of nowhere without the full context.

 

[3TrueFans]

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/off-topic/149556-dogs-purpose-dog-lovers-2.html#post2891557

Nevermind. Noted above.

Lol, this response is my favorite:

I think it is amusing that you think your dog is the tool.

 

[klamath632]

Lol, this response is my favorite:

Haha, yeah, that poster got some rep.

 

[CyinCo]

Just shy of $0, give or take. In before cave.

Ditto.

 

[Nedrick]

10-12% regularly. (And the great thing is, we never miss it!)

 

[CycloneYoda]

This question falls in the "none of your damn business" category.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

I wonder what drives that assertion.

We shoot for 10% total gross, 5% to the local parish, 3-4% to other charities, and the remainder to the Diocese.

Here in our parish (Catholic in NW Houston) we have a very generous parish. I would say the average is well over 10% in total giving.

No amount of giving to a church is going to get you into the big doghouse in the sky.

God is a black lab.

 

[3TrueFans]

This question falls in the "none of your damn business" category.

Just like if she wanna be a freak and sell it on the weekend, it's none of yo business.

 

[BooneCy]

Somewhere close to 10%. I'm on commission so it's tough to know exactly. We made the commitment to give the full 10% over a year ago, after being afraid of giving that much because of our debt. Since then, my wife has received a 5% raise at her job and I am now a new business owner making a good 10-15% more per year. Not saying that God is going to bless you financially if you give 10%, but He will definitely bless you.

Of course, you should ONLY give out joy. If you're not, you're wasting your time.

Let's just say that is not exactly biblically accurate.

 

[Trice]

This question falls in the "none of your damn business" category.

Then don't answer. Novel idea, I know.

 

[BigLame]

10% of net, which for my household was 12 kajllion dollars last year. Had a very good year.
I say the latter in reference to a thread earlier this year where everyone posted what their net worth was, & 90% was pure BS.

 

[Trice]

Random question for a Thursday. For those who belong to a church, I'm curious what dollar amount or percentage of income you give. I was raised Catholic and 10% was the number drilled into your head. In my current church I once heard a figure that the congregation average is something very low, like 1%. I've always wondered what people actually give, in practice.

(Please stay on topic. I am not seeking to start an argument between people who are religious and those who aren't. I'm not trying to shame anyone or make anyone feel guilty. I'm not trying to start a debate about what you should or shouldn't give or why you do or don't. I'm asking a very narrow question.)

It occurred to me that I asked the question and didn't volunteer an answer myself. We're around 2%. Used to be higher but then we had kids. We donate outside the church as well.

 

[19210]

When I go I usually just throw what cash I have in my wallet. I usually don't carry much cash anymore so it's far less then 10%.

 

[ricochet]

10% to the church of Cyclone athletics. Does that count?

 

[MaccloNe]

12 - 15 percent of gross income to local church. Also sponsor two kids overseas with world vision. All told, about $1400 per month.