Where Their Treasure Is

Sarah Pulliam has an interesting post on the CT Liveblog. Last year Barack and Michelle Obama gave over $172,000 of their massive joint income to charity-a hefty 6.5 percent. But far less than 1 percent went to religious organizations.

A couple of quick comments and a question about the Obamas' giving:

1. 6.5 percent overall giving off a handsome income adds up to $172,000 or so. That's quite a lot. I wonder how it stacks up to other rich Americans' charitable giving?

2. The .3 percent given to churches and the like is definitely much smaller than the average for Christians, which, according to empty tomb inc., is somewhere between 2 and 3 percent. It's obvious the Obamas believe they can do more good with their money through nonreligious charities than through religious ones.

3. I don't see any listing for Rev. Jeremiah Wright's church, Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. The reverend was our president's spiritual mentor and adviser until they parted ways during the campaign. Is it possible Barack Obama gave nothing to his former home church?