'The Backlash Against Tithing' - Wall Street Journal

Some denominations require their members to pay a tithe of their income to the church. This practice is often justified using texts from the Old Testament and presented as if it is a requirement that God has imposed on all believers, including Christians. The Wall Street Journal has just published an interesting article by Suzanne Sataline entitled The Backlash Against Tithing. You can read the article here.

The truth in religion - Times Online

John Polkinghorne, who is a professional theologian and a mathematical physicist, reviews two recent books written by atheists once again questioning religious belief, specifically, Christianity. I can’t make any comments about the two books, but Polkinghorne’s review is worth reading for the perspective he offers on the approach of atheist writers like Dawkins and Hutchins (both of whom I have read). The commentary following the review is also very interesting. You can check out the article in Times Online here.