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@kolev @AlexanderKingsbury That's the difference - if it's voluntary, it's a charity, if it's mandatory it's a tax, and we interpret those very differently (and we should).

If I don't tithe, then nobody will actually force me, I just know I'm not doing the mitzvah, and certain consequences may or may not flow on from that depending on G-d's will. If I don't pay my tax, I will be subject to violence by the State.

These are not the same situation.