Does Sarah Palin tithe?

[closeupready]

I don't expect this issue would get much mileage, but I'm curious if she's released information confirming whether she does this or not.

[Eric J in MN]

1. She hasn't released her tax returns.

That would tell us (unless she declined to claim the donation as a deduction.)

[leftyladyfrommo]

2. Not that I give a rip but here members of Assembly of God have to

tithe or they can't be members.

I always thought that was kind of a strange requirement.

[Igel]

6. But she's not a member.

Perhaps she tithed to them when she was a member.

I don't recall seeing tithing mentioned on the Wasilla Bible Church's website, but I wasn't looking for it.

[Sebastian Doyle]

8. There are biblical passages that suggest that anyone who does not tithe is "stealing from God"

And at least one instance where God took it really personally.....

Acts 5:1-11

Ananias and Sapphira

1 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet.

3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God."

5 When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened. 6 Then some young men came forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.

7 About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 Peter asked her, "Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?"
"Yes," she said, "that is the price."

9 Peter said to her, "How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also."

10 At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.

Moral of the story.... Steal from God, and you're fucked! I'm sure Moosealini wouldn't want to find herself joining Aninias and Sapphira in Hell :evilfrown:

[GoesTo11]

3. In reverse -- takes an extra 10% in per diems while she's at home

The Lord helps those who help themselves.

[closeupready]

4. as she mutters, "don't mind if I do".

:rofl:

[io-solip]

5. She donates 10% of her family to Eros.

:-)

[Beer Snob-50]

7. to be honest

i don't think this has any bearing on whether she would be a good vp or prez in waiting.

what does matter, and she fails spectacularly, is her stand on the many issues facing our nation.

[closeupready]

10. You're correct. The only point I was making is if she is NOT,

then the heat which John Edwards came under for his lack of pro bono work would have a different perspective, that's all. But you're right, it's a very very minor side issue. I was honestly curious if anyone had any idea that's all. :hi:

[Beer Snob-50]

11. unfortunatly

the republican talking heads are able to make a different set of standards for a republican candidate and a democratic. while both my have the same "moral failings" the democrats are wrong and there is no problem with the republicans

[Terry in Austin]

9. Not to get too technical

I understand from reliable sources that she prefers a prebend to a tithe, occasionally engages in beguinage, shrives only with maniples from her family paten, and never lails until she has phelged.