text: the bible really mentions the church getting 10% of followers' earnings? is this really true?  i've got to say if it's true, that may be one more "nail in the coffin" of my even remotely believing in the bible or organized religion at all.  sounds downright ridiculous to me.  if it's "god's money" why are we "not allowed" to donate it as we wish to organizations that actually use the money to help people? yeah...it's tithing.