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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?

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Nick 2mo ago

Agreed. When do you think it should be done, and how to do it anonymously?

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nepsis 2mo ago

I'm not sure there needs to be a specific time set aside for it. Just have an easy way to donate small and/or large payments that's always available. People can be reminded of this in appropriate settings: casual gatherings, newsletters, etc.

Bitcoin and Lightning would serve this need well.

That's not necessarily going to be 100% anonymous, but I think it's close enough.