If not why do they offer poor ppl money to convert in third world countries?
2006-06-23 17:35:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Isn't it sad how they wave a piece of fried chicken over starving children's faces and say "say you love jesus and you'll eat today"
2006-06-23 17:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by Erik 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
No. You do not become a christian to win money. You do it to do god's work. That alone is worth more than money. Because you will have all the riches you need in Heaven. If you had all the money in the world, you still could not buy your way into Heaven, it must be earned by doing god's work. And loving and caring for other's.
2006-06-24 00:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
And I am not aware of anyone being offered money to convert. That's not what Christianity is about.
Jesus would tell us to prioritize our lives based on love for each other and love of God. He would tell us not to be materialists and to share our wealth.
He never promised anyone an easy life or wealth. If anyone suggests Christianity will make you wealthy they are misguided.
2006-06-24 00:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have it backwards. The Church buys the tickets, these are called "parishoners'. The tickets pay off every week and the Church always rakes in the cash.
2006-06-24 00:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. You could ask God to help you win, but if He says no, then it's because he in omnipotent and knows what is best for you. And though you may think that the gazillion dollar PowerBall jackpot is best for you, He might disagree.
2006-06-24 00:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by crazyallie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will help you win the lottery. Have you not noticed all the winners are Christians? I know this because I have multiple preachers in my family and we have won the lottery so many times we are banned from playing it seven states.
2006-06-24 00:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by windyy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No church(anywhere in the world) lottos that i know of.That wouldn't be a conversion
2006-06-24 00:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God than for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle.
2006-06-24 00:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by J-Artist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im glad that God offers Mercy and Grace even tho we dont deserve it. Good for you and good for me. It's worth more money than anyone can offer. Peace.
2006-06-24 00:43:27 · answer #9 · answered by TheShield 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the church thinks that gambling is a sin, especially when you could be giving your money to them instead.
2006-06-24 00:37:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a perfect example of a non-sequitur coupling of questions.
2006-06-24 00:45:21 · answer #11 · answered by chdoctor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋