Rich rule? Seems crazy to me. But most church people are sheep incapable of dealing with the truth. What ya call a person talking to his invisible friend? Crazy. What do ya call a group of people talking to a invisible freind? A church.
Why do poor people attend church where the
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Why does anyone care what someone else does on Sunday mornings?
Why do people go to church at all? Their parents did?
No one really believes in a virgin birth. Why do people recite that they do? How dumb.
No one really believes in a virgin birth. Why do people recite that they do? How dumb.
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If religion was only used for good then I don't think anyone would care. But history has shown that religion is also used for evil. And as long as that continues people will, and should, care about what's happening on Sunday mornings.
Are you referring to people that attend “prosperity bible” churches or poor folks that might attend a church with more affluent parishioners/congregants, or just a general concept that churches of whatever denomination are ruled by the wealthy so why do poor people go? I’ve got thoughts on any of these; just not sure where you’re heading with this question.
Religious bigots care, that's who.
Going to Church is like getting free money.
The social sciences are clear: people that go to Church weekly are happier, live longer, give more to charity, volunteer more, have lower suicide rates, less drug overdoses, etc., etc.
The #1 reason America is such a disaster now is because 80% of Americans no longer attend Church and America is an atheist country.
(I didn't go from age 18 to 33.)
IMHO.
Attending religious services linked to longer lives, study shows - Harvard Health
Attending religious services frequently has been linked to fewer deaths over 16 years among women in the Nurses’ Health Study. ...
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Because the people who do tend to vote en masse in ways that impact what other people do in their own private lives. Then they ask the question you did with no apparent sense of irony.
Why do you think this has happened and is it an American or world wide issue?
Fair enough.
So I'm guessing you agree with me that tithing is a ridiculous concept.
I think people should give what they can.
I probably give $30 a month. I live in an area with an average income of $200K per year.
So, those rich people can give lots more.
Religion was created to keep the rich and powerful rich and powerful. Believe in the church poor people u will go to heaven but in the meantime give us your money.
FYI I don’t attend church but if others do it’s their choice.
They can? What makes you an expert in that? Do you know what their financial obligations are?
There are lots of folks who do things “en masse” that affect others. Religion is just one thing and the effect is overrated.
You think Southern Baptists and Catholics vote in lockstep?
Why does anyone care what goes on behind closed doors? Why does anyone care what others do with their bodies? I can keep going, but I’m sure you’ll ignore my point anyway.
Sure about that ?
Lots of churches send you collection letters in the mail or still pass the collection plate.
Have to pay the preacher after all .
Main reason is the church is not meeting the spiritual needs of their flocks .
They rarely teach scripture anymore or take the time to explain it. If people aren’t benefiting then why go?
There’s clear scriptural evidence that the early Christians did not collect money. People willingly donated to support the work. Jesus said you received free so give free and the apostle Paul said we are not peddlers of the word of God.
I suppose the Catholic Church still needs those funds coming in To pay off all their lawsuits after decades of moving pedophile priests around to avoid prosecution.
Now now. No need to for you to throw stones from glass houses.
Your ultra secretive Jehova's Witnesses are currently being investigated for covering up child abuse:
"Critics say church elders have treated child sexual abuse as a sin rather than a crime, carefully documenting cases in internal files but not reporting allegations to authorities and sometimes letting the accused remain active in their congregations with access to children from unsuspecting families. Critics also say the church has often required a second witness for complaints, a standard that can be impossible to meet in cases of molestation."
Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse in what some consider the nation’s most comprehensive investigation yet into abuse within the faith. The sets of charges filed in October and February have fueled...
apnews.com
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It is indeed.
Tithing was only a requirement of people under the old mosaic law
LolNow now. No need to for you to throw stones from glass houses.
Your ultra secretive Jehova's Witnesses are currently being investigated for covering up child abuse:
"Critics say church elders have treated child sexual abuse as a sin rather than a crime, carefully documenting cases in internal files but not reporting allegations to authorities and sometimes letting the accused remain active in their congregations with access to children from unsuspecting families. Critics also say the church has often required a second witness for complaints, a standard that can be impossible to meet in cases of molestation."
Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse in what some consider the nation’s most comprehensive investigation yet into abuse within the faith. The sets of charges filed in October and February have fueled...
You laugh at sexual abuse inside Jehovas Witness "meeting halls?!?!"
No wonder you're group is being sued.
I can guarantee you if those allegations are true those men would be removed from positions of authority and disfellowshipped. That is not the accepted practices of situations of abuse . I’ve never claimed the organization of imperfect men is impeccable. However there’s a huge difference h how it’s handled . The Catholic Church knowingly moved around those men , who stayed in those positions , knowing full well what was happening .Now now. No need to for you to throw stones from glass houses.
Your ultra secretive Jehova's Witnesses are currently being investigated for covering up child abuse:
"Critics say church elders have treated child sexual abuse as a sin rather than a crime, carefully documenting cases in internal files but not reporting allegations to authorities and sometimes letting the accused remain active in their congregations with access to children from unsuspecting families. Critics also say the church has often required a second witness for complaints, a standard that can be impossible to meet in cases of molestation."
Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse in what some consider the nation’s most comprehensive investigation yet into abuse within the faith. The sets of charges filed in October and February have fueled...
Nonsense. You just made that up.
Jehovas Witnesses are actively covering up sexual abuse now.
That's what happens in a secretive cult that "shuns" people that try to leave.
Jehovahs Witnesses covered up child sexual abuse in Washington state for decades, lawsuit alleges
They were in the Bible study room when Deryk Terril, a shy 11-year-old with shaggy hair in 1976, found the courage to finally say something:...
Is this a cry for help? God does exist, Jesus is your savior. Your choice but when it's time to meet your maker - good luck brother! You are loved whether you accept it or not.
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I’m not gonna spend time arguing with you .
I’m just gonna leave it here :
Christ said his true followers would be identified by their love for one another .
So if any religion encourages their members to go to war , support earthly government instead of Gods Kingdom and waters down Gods clear moral standards then they are not producing fruitage that Jesus said would identify
true Christians. Ask yourself those tough questions…I don’t claim anyone does it perfectly . I have my own struggles as an imperfect person but I’m comfortable knowing Jehovah’s Witnesses as a GROUP do their best to follow Jesus’ commands. Our unity is known worldwide. No divisions between clergy and lay people. We all study the same information each week based on scripture , don’t support the worlds conflicts , have strict adherence to the Bible’s clear moral teaching. Follow Jesus command to preach the kingdom.
Can your faith claim to do the same?
I’m not gonna spend time arguing with you .
I’m just gonna leave it here :
Christ said his true followers would be identified by their love for one another .
So if any religion encourages their members to go to war , support earthly government instead of Gods Kingdom and waters down Gods clear moral standards then they are not producing fruitage that Jesus said would identify
true Christians. Ask yourself those tough questions…I don’t claim anyone does it perfectly . I have my own struggles as an imperfect person but I’m comfortable knowing Jehovah’s Witnesses as a GROUP do their best to follow Jesus’ commands. Our unity is known worldwide. No divisions between clergy and lay people. We all study the same information each week based on scripture , don’t support the worlds conflicts , have strict adherence to the Bible’s clear moral teaching. Follow Jesus command to preach the kingdom.
Can your faith claim to do the same?
Wrong and people are not shunned .Nonsense. You just made that up.
Jehovas Witnesses are actively covering up sexual abuse now.
That's what happens in a secretive cult that "shuns" people that try to leave.
Jehovahs Witnesses covered up child sexual abuse in Washington state for decades, lawsuit alleges
They were in the Bible study room when Deryk Terril, a shy 11-year-old with shaggy hair in 1976, found the courage to finally say something:...www.invw.org
If they are unrepentant sinners then yes they are removed to protect the rest of the congregation. It has scriptural backing so you don’t want to go there
laugh all you want but right now u k ow I’m right . You unfortunately belong to the most corrupt religion on earth today.
You seem like a genuinely good person who is spiritually inclined. Sorry you can’t see it . But it’s all good . I suppose having any kind of faith is better than none at all , which is where most of the world is anymore
You are a master at deflecting and a bigot, too. I hope people don't fall for your nonsense when you knock on their doors.
Have a nice day.
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