"The Bible Opposes Socialism: Part 7" (Steve C. Halbrook)

Socialism tends to exceed taxation rates of ten percent or more, because of the expenses of wealth redistribution and “welfare” programs. But no institution has the right to claim a higher tax than God. God requires a tithe (ten percent) of all income. When the state attempts a higher tax than God, the state deifies itself, and is an idolatrous state.