Not only was I raised in an Evangelical Christian church, I was specifically involved in a megachurch.
Many don't realize or want to think about that TITHING is an Old Testament / old covenant mandate. It's not necessary in Christianity. Christianity's giving is seen in ACTS -- give it ALL to the community, and it'll be divided up.
https://stevedustcircleus.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/your-pastor-is-lying-about-the-tithe/
Many don't realize or want to think about that TITHING is an Old Testament / old covenant mandate. It's not necessary in Christianity. Christianity's giving is seen in ACTS -- give it ALL to the community, and it'll be divided up.
https://stevedustcircleus.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/your-pastor-is-lying-about-the-tithe/