Perhaps other churches ought to offer their members the opportunity to make a tithing settlement.
Contrary to what you wrote, tithing settlement is not required; it is entirely voluntary. In my ward, at least, most members did not bother to attend tithing settlement. In the past, I did not attend either. No one has ever said a word to me about it.
Personally, I appreciate the yearly reminder because I believe that tithes and offerings are an important way to serve God and his children.
. . . and since the mormon church takes great pride in being one of the wealthiest corporations in the country, . . .
Who exactly has expressed "great pride" in the Church's supposed wealth? Those who are in a position to know about the financial situation of the Church tend not to talk much about the Church's finances.
Yep, and members are "encouraged" to see it as "voluntary", right? And a "full tithe" isn't required to acquire a temple recommend (See post 59) to enter the temple and take part in the rituals that are necessary for one to reach "exaltation". Got it!
Mmmm one has to ask, would "tithing settlement", "temple recommend", "exhaltation"....be considered "milk" or "meat"? Which of these would be presented by missionaries in the first few discussions?
How about "Your family members will NOT be allowed to be present at your temple wedding unless they can acquire a temple recommend."
"Milk"..or "meat"? Since this is not something taught to new investigators, would that be because it would interfere with the marketing of the product?