I totally get where you're coming from. It's important to give to God out of love and gratitude, not out of obligation or pressure from the church. I think church should be about kindness and love, and sometimes giving to charities can be a great way to show that kindness and love to the world. Thanks for starting this thread and bringing up this important topic. I recently discovered a website called firstchurchlove.com that talks about ways to show love to your church community and beyond, including through charitable giving. Check it out if you're interested!