Would God forgive you if you stopped giving money to the church? Would your church not forgive you if you gave your money to charity? Is your money not better spent on this world, instead of increasing the profits of the church?
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You see, that's the point of giving to the church. Most churches (and don't count the ones you see on tv) give a lot of money to christian charities that help feed, clothe and medicate people all over the world. In most churches, you can give to specific areas within the church. If you feel your church is squandering money, give the money to the mission or charity within the church.
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You really need to find out what priests do for the other 167 hours in a week where they are not preaching to you. You may be surprised. Ask one. Oh, and while you're about it, read your Bible. It will answer lots of other questions that are bothering you. Yes, I probably should have given a friendlier, more informative response. I think I spend too much time here. Sorry about that. Have fun. And read your bloody Bible. If you ain't got one then go and get one. It'll give you a much better understanding on what is going on.
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9-20-2017 God sent the bible specifically to explain Himself. It is not reliable to let people tell you what the bible says. Many people will make up stuff because they don't know what it says, and many will make up stuff because they wish it would not say what it says. You just have to read it for yourself. Read a chapter of Proverbs every day. Proverbs has 31 chapters so you can keep your place by just looking at a calendar. There is no religion or nothing in Proverbs and you don't have to believe anything. Just read to find wisdom. When you are comfortable with that, then read the bible from Romans to 2 Thessalonians over and over until you start to remember what it says. That is the part that applies to Christians. Here is a book to help you to understand the bible. It's a free download and you can get a hard copy at any bible book store. http://www.philologos.org/__eb-htetb/ "How To Enjoy The Bible"
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Jewels Vern If you read the bible, the first thing you notice is that denominations do not follow it at all. Instructions for conducting a church meeting are in 1 Corinthians 12, 13, & 14. Not one denomination follows them.
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Haggai 2:8 explains that all the silver and gold belongs to God, He doesn't need man-made money. We are, however, given the opportunity to give voluntary donations toward the printing and distribution of literature, building maintenance & disaster relief. Those funds are for the work of God's kingdom. Soliciting and begging for money is not only offensive to our God, but it is unacceptable and it does not bring blessings. Ancient Isrealites donated toward the building of the tabernacle and temple, they not only gave their valuables but their time as well. They also used funds to help widows, orphans and others in need.
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Contrary to popular belief, there is an organization that strictly upholds the Bible's guidelines and counsel towards voluntary donations and its distribution.
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It is up to you to find out just what your church donations are being spent on. Either good projects like supporting the preaching work [matthew 28: 19,20 ] OR paying for the super rich robes [ gold and purple] of the Popes and cardinals.,
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I have not given money to a church for many years nor do I give to the so called "charities". Mostly for personal reasons but also because I do not really know where my money is going.
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God is not interested in your money but rather your heart.
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The church or temple was meant to be a group of people, if the building becomes MORE important than the people, then you're not following Christ's teachings.
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You don't need a church to be saved. Salvation is free. Read the Bible with an open heart and pray for wisdom. Acts 17:24 "The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of Heaven and Earth, does not live in temples made by man,"
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If you don't want to give you shouldn't. Then again, you shouldn't judge others for choosing to do so. What business is it of yours anyway? Did someone put you in charge of other people's money and personal religious choices? Or are you really just bashing religious people and their choices? What I do with my money and my relationship with my God is my business. And frankly I'm suspicious of your intentions with this question.
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Linda Joy
Where do YOU give YOUR personal donations? Who do YOU judge worthy of YOUR money? Is is ONLY YOU, perhaps? What great miracles have YOU managed to accomplish with your 'better placed' money? Convince me YOUR plan is better! lol! -
Linda Joy
Personally, I feel privileged to be allowed to participate in the building of a building that does so much for so many in my community, whether its through a religious organization or not. But the religious part is the main purpose and most exciting part! I can actually choose to be a part of God's plan for saving people from hopelessness and despair and giving them hope and life! It brings me great happiness! I also donate to non religious organizations. They help a lot of people too! As does our government. Our taxpayers. So I'm not bashing atheism or the government on this one. They've helped me, and I try to give back when and where I can. I wouldn't bash anyone for giving to any organization that helps others. -
Linda Joy
By the way, as Creamcracker mentioned "the church" refers to the people that make up the congregation. The building is just a building, but the scope of things it helps accomplish is amazing!
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Giving charity helps equalize the poor and the rich.
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11stevo73
DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT?
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(Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Malachi3:8) Personally I give offerings because God also help me in my work, He deserves to have a 10% share in it. As for tithes, because I want to have meat in God's house, and have windows of heaven to pour into me ! (Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Malachi:3:10)
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the sucker and his money soon parted. Look at how well the paster or preist is payed a house to live in, a fully maintained car with all the fuel needed. You are all being played as suckers paying for a peadophile to molest your children.
Linus van Pelt 
Creamcrackered 
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