I know. It IS hard to believe. I'm guessing Trout's internet persona is very different from his real life. AS for Broncster's ?'s. I find it very sad people are saying they pay tithing just because they feel "pressured." Other than their bishop, NO ONE would know if they were paying tithing, so I don't see the value in walking around with a long face. Just stop paying if you feel it's a burden. The practice of paying tithes dates back to biblical days. You can find references in the Bible. Yes, the LDS do view tithing as a commandment. But there is absolutely no action taken if you don't pay tithing; you are still a member in good standing. Now there may be confusion over what that means. You can attend all meetings, hold a variety of positions ("callings" is the term we use), partake of the sacrament (communion to you Catholics), etc. If you want to attend the temple, you will be asked in your interview if you are a tithe-payer. If not, you will not be given a temple recommend (i.e. permission to enter the temple). And there are certain callings in the LDS Church for which you are expected to be temple-worthy such as a bishop or one of his counselors, finance clerk, etc. But I don't think that's discrimination. After all, if there are certain commandments you don't believe in, why WOULD you want to enter the temple or hold a higher position?
