Since you used the word "tithes" then the answer to your question is "yes". If you replace the word "tithes" with "money", the answer would be "no".
It takes money to run any ministry. However, compulsory tithing is of the law. Christianity is not about keeping the law! Being a cheerful giver and giving as the Holy Spirit leads is how we are directed as New Testament Believers.
So the Holy Spirit leads teddy to be an non-giver. The Holy Spirit and most voters have a very low opinion of teddy.