Corrupts the meaning? The meaning of it is CONTROL. There isn't much choice. Believe or be condemned. Its the same scare that wife beaters and slave owners use. Do as I do and do what I say or worse things will happen. Some savior. You CHOOSE to buy into it and be controlled. Dude you're being brainwashed. How much do you donate every week? The same ten percent my coworker gives EVERY week? What does "god" need my money for? All knowing, all powerful just can't seem to handle money. Does giving every week make you a good person? Does that get you a good seat in heaven?