Is God the biggest scam of all time?

Question

The Roman-Catholic church is the largest land owner in the world. Religious organizations are some of the most profitable organizations on the planet. They tell you to believe them, but offer no proof of what they are saying. Just pass the collection plate around, and believe. You can be in our special club then. How do I get in on such an awesome, tax free racquette like that?

Answer 1

It all depends on your point of view. I personally agree that God isn't real and it's just a scam. But there are plenty of people out threre who would say I'm wrong and they're right.

Answer 2

Anyone who has actually gone to the Vatican can attest to the wealth of the "Great Holy Roman Catholic Church". After admiring some of the works of art, I became sick when I realized that any number of the gold statues, hand-carve pillars, or any number of priceless godly items could be used to feed and shelter entire nations for months or even years!

So many people have contributed to the wealth of the church to pay for their souls to be saved. Even the poorest of poor have scrounged up money to be saved, and live in a shanty or worse. It's pathetic, and probably one of the greatest scams ever pulled off!

Yes, I realize the pope, cardinals, etc all need nice, clean, fine fabric cloths in order to continue their sanctimonious racket... and that they need towering, granite and marble testaments to "God's" work in order to convince people that there is a kingdom of heaven, and that earthly riches mean nothing.

Personally, I think Catholics should revolt and demand a full refund. The priests, nuns, bishops, archbishops, and popes should still be able to do their work, if they're willing to live a truly humble life, just as they say others should do.

Hypocrites. Liars. Thieves!

'Hate' is not a word I use frequently, especially here, but above ALL of the faiths in the world, I HATE Catholics the most. Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing!!!

Answer 3

No! Satan is the biggest scam artist and he wants us to hate God just like him. You cannot use a church to judge God, if you study the Bible closely you will see that alot of the teachings of the Catholic church are contrary to the Bible and some are not even in the Bible.

All humanity is now involved in a great controversy between Christ and Satan regarding the character of God, His law, and His sovereignty over the universe. This conflict originated in heaven when a created being, endowed with freedom of choice, in self-exaltation became Satan, God's adversary, and led into rebellion a portion of the angels. He introduced the spirit of rebellion into this world when he led Adam and Eve into sin. This human sin resulted in the distortion of the image of God in humanity, the disordering of the created world, and its eventual devastation at the time of the worldwide flood. Observed by the whole creation, this world became the arena of the universal conflict, out of which the God of love will ultimately be vindicated. To assist His people in this controversy, Christ sends the Holy Spirit and the loyal angels to guide, protect, and sustain them in the way of salvation. (Rev. 12:4-9; Isa. 14:12-14; Eze. 28:12-18; Gen. 3; Rom. 1:19-32; 5:12-21; 8:19-22; Gen. 6-8; 2 Peter 3:6; 1 Cor. 4:9; Heb. 1:14.)

Answer 4

No , God is not a Scam! People who choose to believe In God are suppose to be a prosperous people. We prosper so we can further the message of God. Look at what God told Joshua in Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. There are many example in both the old and new testaments of the Bible where Men and Women are not only wealthy but also help promote the message of God.

Answer 5

God is who He is, regardless of how many times "religious" people or organizations wrongly use His purpose & name as a means to misleading the masses & making a profit for themselves. Have you never had a situation where you were shown by God that He really is there, whether by some intervention or some sign that your mind told you was really God talking to your heart? I have. Don't let the corruption of the churches and the false prophets harden your heart to the point that when (or if) God does reach out to you, you are too skeptical to accept Him. It's not about the church, it's about the Almighty ONE.

Answer 6

God is NOT a scam. Those people of the church may say one thing but do another. You have to ask, what is their motive and why are they doing what they are doing. You have to ask man the reasons behind the Catholic faith. Are they leading you to a greater relationship with God or not. Are the prayers you are laying down for the saints - do these prayers glorify God or man. If the actions of the church glorify man then it is not a place of God.

God does not need you or your money. He would like your attention - He would like you to have an honest conversation with Him.

Remember if God wanted to have you worship and glorify Him, He would have made you into a robot without a choice.

Answer 7

I believe there is only one true religion the LDS church, he is NOT a scam he is real, in my church the tithings we pay -which is 10% of what ever you get- goes to good things, like building homes for the homeless, building new churchs and temples where the prophet says they should be built, its not a "special club" its Jesus's and Gods house.

Answer 8

It seems that you are trying to state that the Roman Catholic Church is the only way to GOD

NOT TRUE
Find a bible believing doctrinal church in your town, go there, start listening, actually get a bible and read it. If you do not own one, a true bible believing church will give you one. Not a watchtower or some other phamplet, but a Holy bible.

Answer 9

I don't believe in the false religion of evolution,but scientific organizations get millions of tax dollars to prove the unprovable.
You can believe in the truth of God and not give a penny to a church.

Answer 10

Part of the Truth is that none of the assertions you've stated in your question are true.

So you haven't proved that God nor the Catholic Church is a scam. I can't validate an answer to your question that is based on a false premise.

Answer 11

Actually the biggest scam is the contrary, that there is no God. The truth is hardly a scam. There is God. What people use that information for is another issue.