Passing a collection plate around during liturgy seems extremely distasteful to me.
I understand that we're called to tithe and I'm keen to do so. However, making a public display of it seems gross and it subtly shames people who can't currently afford to tithe.
I feel like all tithing should be done anonymously.
"But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth."
Matthew 6:3 seems to support this position.
Am I missing something here?
#christianity #orthodoxchristianity
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