Where did I say one shouldn’t give to support churches or pastors? I thought my post was clear. I do not feel led to donate to build pretty buildings, but others may. Also, it’s clear that servants of Christ, i.e. pastors and missionaries, need support. That doesn’t mean that I’m under some legal, scriptural obligation to donate exactly 10% of my income to those specific causes. Pastors who obligate their flocks under Old Testament 10% tithe laws might as well compel them be circumcised, too.
Well this is a matter that is under local congregational control to various degrees. Ask the church treasurer what the offerings go for, if you are in the least concerned. Some keep the facilities up through sweat equity and specific donations (e.g. somebody gave my church a new door when the old one was just about worn out — and someone else donated their time to install it) as well as through offering moneys.
I’m yet to meet one of the Pastors you’re referring to. These pastors that you speak of, the ones who obligate their flocks to give 10%, do they kick people out who don’t pony up? I’d love an anecdote.