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Debunking the destruction of the Heartland war, people are beginning to realize things are changing for the better as they gain knowledge of Levi's tithing. Tithing is thought to be special because people so love God. Therefore, they are literally giving themselves to him. For this reason, a tithe is helping mankind and God in a sense (Shusterman 31).

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Though Levi struggles upon finding his destiny, he begins to realize this action is for God: "This is what I've lived my life for. I am chosen. I am blessed. And I am happy" (Shusterman 34).

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As parents, the Calders withhold the truth of tithing for a while. However, at the tithing party, Marcus, Levi's older brother, exposes the family's wishes. Everyone gasps and wanders around (Shusterman 30). In shock, Levi begins to look back to his past and recalls kids calling him "dirty unwind." However, Levi thought nothing of it, feeling as if his parents never had the idea (Shusterman 31). Levi always feels closer to God than all his other friends, but he often "wonders if being chosen always leaves a person isolated" (Shusterman 32).

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4. Here's the question... Is tithing moral?

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4. Here's the question... Is tithing moral?

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Because the Calder family is surrounded by an unethical society, it is hard for them to stay true to their values: living for God. Because of the Bible, they are able to justify tithing.

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Tithing is giving one person to be unwound as a contribution to a religious organization. As the Calder family locates tithing in the Bible, they feel as if their only option is to abide by it. Due to this, Levi is chosen by his parents to be given as the ten percent.

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The Calder family is composed of two parents and ten kids. Within the ten kids, Levi Jedediah Calder becomes known as his family's pride and joy. Levi maintains straight a's while being named as the most valuable player of his little league team (Shusterman 31). Because the Calder family relies heavily on the Bible, they seek out the word "tithing" within the Bible: "Tithing's in the Bible; you're supposed to give ten percent of everything" (Shusterman 72).

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Post Heartland war, people are living within an unethical society. The Heartland war was known as the second Civil War as the war was a long and gruesome conflict fought over life and choice. Due to this, the idea of unwinding and tithing blossomed. Because people are living within an unethical society, devote people, like the Calder family, strictly interpret the Bible.