SDA Church Documents

[Inhisimage]

Yes, Members are told, "The tithe is for the support of the ministry"
It is used for more than paying preachers, it also pays Catholic Lawyers.

[Treefarmer]

Here is an eyewitness report of the so-called "Trademark Trial" which Inhisimage appears to be referencing.

Here are the court transcripts of the trademark case, which seems to have important implications for religious liberty in general.
I have not read most of the transcripts. Looks interesting though.