Many religions include tithing as part of their teachings, and the Effective Altruist movement has adopted it. If the funds are directed well, it's an investmen

Many religions include tithing as part of their teachings, and the Effective Altruist movement has adopted it. If the funds are directed well, it's an investment into the community and to charity. (And if a disaster befalls you, hopefully the church would come to your aid, so it's a kind of insurance...)