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For years I thought my tithing money went to build new churches, care for the poor and needy, even pay employees of the church. Boy, was I wrong.
I now understand that $1.1 million of faithful tithepayers' offerings have gone to fund a political campaign to fight gay marriage, with more funding probably yet to come during this election year (Tribune, July 8). As a registered Democrat it pains me to say this, but perhaps I should cut out the middle man and write my next tithing check directly to the Republican Party.
Celeste Simmons
Murray
For years I thought my tithing money went to build new churches, care for the poor and needy, even pay employees of the church. Boy, was I wrong.
I now understand that $1.1 million of faithful tithepayers' offerings have gone to fund a political campaign to fight gay marriage, with more funding probably yet to come during this election year (Tribune, July 8). As a registered Democrat it pains me to say this, but perhaps I should cut out the middle man and write my next tithing check directly to the Republican Party.
Celeste Simmons
Murray