I have heard that this started with the Catholic church in an unusual way. It was actually the first vending machine. When Catholics in the very early Church wanted holy water they would place a coin in a fountain like thing and as the coin dropped it would cause a valve to open momentarily to release a measured amount of holy water.
There are probably a number of different words, but offering and tithing come to mind.
Carl R. Sayers has written: 'Tithing and the church's mission' -- subject(s): Christian Stewardship
The tithing man's church stick is typically made out of wood, such as oak or pine. It is a long staff or stick that was traditionally used to maintain order in church during services and to enforce tithing regulations.
In the New Testament church, tithing has roots in the Old Testament practice of giving a tenth of one's income to support the religious community. In the New Testament, Jesus affirmed the importance of giving generously and sacrificially, but there is no specific command to tithe. Early Christians were encouraged to give freely and cheerfully to support the church and help those in need. Over time, the practice of tithing became more formalized in Christian communities as a way to support the church and its ministries.
The LDS Church does not have an official stance on accepting tithing from lottery winnings. It is recommended that individuals consult with their local church leaders for guidance on this matter.
His religion is Christian. He started acting in his church.
Martin Luther
Tithing is a gift, you income isn't really relevent.
Tithe (or tithing)
The Church doesn't believe in gambling. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that a person should pay tithing on all their increase. I suppose if a member broke the rule and went out and won the lottery, he probably should pay tithing on it. It is important to mention that members aren't force to pay tithing or not gamble. If a member doesn't pay tithing, or gambles, he is not considered in good standing until he repents of those things.
The practice of tithing originates from religious teachings, specifically from the Bible in the Old Testament. Tithing involves giving a portion, usually 10, of one's income or resources to support the church or religious community.
Like any churches, tithing in the Catholic church is an obligation to pay the bills. Unlike many other churches it is not aggressively enforced. They encourage to sacrifice 5% to 10% of your gross income.