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If the tithe is private, on the honor system, and between the person and God, then there is no need to even have a ‘tithing settlement’ with a third party.

That holds true for many churches. However, a mormon is not allowed to enter the doors of a temple unless he has paid a "full and honest" tithe, in order to obtain a "recommend" to do so from the bishop. Therefore, he must declare that, if not at a "tithing settlement", at an interview to obtain the "recommend."

Additionally, since full salvation to a mormon requires that he perform certain rituals held only in said temple, he cannot enter the "celestial kingdom" which many others might consider "Heaven".

A consequence of NOT obtaining a "recomend" or being temple worthy is that if one's child marries in the LDS temple one is not allowed to attend the nuptial ceremony and indeed, must wait outside the doors of the temple.

Seems coercive to me.

There may be other churches that have similar rules regarding tithing, but I, thankfully, have no personal knowledge of them. The only transaction I have with my church regarding tithing is a statement mailed to me at the end of the year for tax purposes.

I have often wondered about this: All the temple ordinances are required for one to enter the "celestial kingdom" and all the ordinances are performed for the dead. First the baptism (can be performed by proxy by anyone over 12) then the endowment, then the sealing to one's family.

All the ordinances are indeed needed before one can get to the "celestial kingdom". If the mormons are baptizing people after they die to provide them with the chance at salvation thru their temple rituals, and tithing is required of living members to obtain same, how do they collect the tithe from the dead?

SHhhhhh.....They tithe dead people. LOL

I’m just kidding. You can’t get blood from a turnip or a dead person....LOL

..a mormon is not allowed to enter the doors of a temple unless he has paid a "full and honest" tithe, in order to obtain a "recommend" to do so from the bishop. Therefore, he must declare that, if not at a "tithing settlement", at an interview to obtain the "recommend." Additionally, since full salvation to a mormon requires that he perform certain rituals held only in said temple, he cannot enter the "celestial kingdom" which many others might consider "Heaven".

Sounds like a major reformation is in order. What do you think Luther pounded the "95 Theses" in the door for? He was most provoked by indulgences, the selling of items for purposes of things like cutting off the amount of time somebody might spend in purgatory.

Now, LDS aren't selling indulgences to cut the amount of time somebody spends in their supposed "spirit prison," but it does make divinity for sale. You won't get to be a god unless you're able to perform all works needed. And you can't perform all works needed unless you can get into the temple. And you can't get into the temple unless you turn over a tithe.

A consequence of NOT obtaining a "recomend" or being temple worthy is that if one's child marries in the LDS temple one is not allowed to attend the nuptial ceremony and indeed, must wait outside the doors of the temple

They have waiting rooms just off of the lobby

Seems coercive to me.

Since there are “No pictures” and no refreshments, and not talking in the sealing room, just don’t go, go to the reception, that’s where all the fun is anyway. Nobody is forcing anybody.

There may be other churches that have similar rules regarding tithing, but I, thankfully, have no personal knowledge of them. I have often wondered about this: All the temple ordinances are required for one to enter the "celestial kingdom" and all the ordinances are performed for the dead. First the baptism (can be performed by proxy by anyone over 12) then the endowment, then the sealing to one's family.

All the ordinances are indeed needed before one can get to the "celestial kingdom". If the mormons are baptizing people after they die to provide them with the chance at salvation thru their temple rituals, and tithing is required of living members to obtain same, how do they collect the tithe from the dead?

Let’s be silly, Tithing is for us to have the right priority, and to help us keep our hearts pure, the dead do not have to pay tithing. (you are thinking of the death tax the Dhemmicrats love so much)

Your post raises a lot of godd questions. It reeks of buying one’s way into Heaven and brings to mind the over turning of the tables of the moneychangers.