Tithing is 10%. You can’t say you don’t have 10% unless you make 0%. Of course you say you don’t want to tithe, or that you can count your tithe in different ways (in kind work, all donations, help to family, offering plate, etc.).
Beck’s message is extremely simplistic. Our rights are given to us from God. If you want to preserve your rights, you first have to acknowledge God.
Atheists can also claim natural rights, but it has no greater authority that the natural right of Darwinism. That is, why shouldn’t the stronger make the rules? Its only natural.
Talking about whether to tithe or not always reminds me of the man who tithed when he made a small amount but wasn’t sure he could afford to tithe when he made a larger amount. God’s reply: Well, I can always fix it where you don’t make so much if that’s a problem.
The new agers even understand that there is a law of the universe that you get back what you give. Many success coaches say that you should give away at least 10% of your income as part of your plan of success.