Comment Re:I'm Confused (Score 1) 680
Amen, brother! People see the world through the way they see themselves. If they are people who would steal, they think everyone steals. They don't understand that people who are in ministry to help others, still need to have an income to live and the people that decide to go to their church should, if they feel so compelled, provide some small portion of that income. All this bashing religion is sad....but, as with everyone's life....at some point, they will need to reach out for God for help with their lives in this very screwed up and broken world. Maybe then, they will see that there are people who care for them, even though they may not "deserve it." That's what Christ did for us. Is loved us when we were unlovable.
And further, giving money in a collection plate is not the same thing as why Christ was angry with the money changers. They were selling goods for profit in the actual temple and robbing people. A good church will not do that and will use the funds from the (completely voluntary) collection to support the pastors with a moderate income and then supply needs to their community and people in need.
However, all that aside, in the meantime, until these people reach the point in their lives where they need God, I will continue to watch the Superbowl, the commercials and go to ball games, etc. The fact that some churches want to provide an atmosphere for their members to watch the game in the company of other church members (requiring a larger place), is totally up to them. Who are we to judge them or their motives? If you want to go watch the game at a church, or a bar, or your sofa...GO, do it!. This is America.
And further, giving money in a collection plate is not the same thing as why Christ was angry with the money changers. They were selling goods for profit in the actual temple and robbing people. A good church will not do that and will use the funds from the (completely voluntary) collection to support the pastors with a moderate income and then supply needs to their community and people in need.
However, all that aside, in the meantime, until these people reach the point in their lives where they need God, I will continue to watch the Superbowl, the commercials and go to ball games, etc. The fact that some churches want to provide an atmosphere for their members to watch the game in the company of other church members (requiring a larger place), is totally up to them. Who are we to judge them or their motives? If you want to go watch the game at a church, or a bar, or your sofa...GO, do it!. This is America.
