I have always wondered how has the pope and the vatican become so rich. surely it is not by donations. **** who would donate that much money just to pay the electricity. Organized religon is just a bunch of crap. Why would you go to church and sit there on hard wood benches for hours just to hear so dude talk about what you could read in the bible. Plus who the **** would want to worship the bible it is just a story about a good guy. Jesus was nothing speacial, it is just that he supposively the son of god. even though there is no way that mary could have gotten pregnant by a ghost. So Jesus is really the son of Joseph. Religon is ****** up. Oh, did anyone see that history channel thing on the Exodus. All the bible is, is a story with good morales behind it. So why the hell do we have organized religon Probably so the pope and the vatican can get rich off of our money which we place in the stupid plate at church. U R probably thinking that is not much money, well times that by millons
2006-09-19 20:32:46 · 24 answers · asked by Jessica S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just be a Believer
2006-09-19 20:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by snuggels102 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In the early history of Christianity in Europe, power and money was a big part of the pull away from paganism. Even before that time however, religion has always had some type of political pull. Now, I know that there are sincere "believers" of many religions that are not pushy or rich. However, the others make respecting religion very difficult.
I just wish that people could realize that you can be respectful, kind, and make good decisions WITHOUT being religious. I know many athiests with outstanding morals. Character is what you choose not just a teaching of a religion.
2006-09-19 20:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by KP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW..you need to turn off the TV for a bit. Spend a little quality time at the Library. It might actually surprise you to read for yourself what God has to say, rather than "speculate". Also, not ALL churches have "hard wood benches"... lol... some of us have upgraded! There are many things that happen in this world that are supernatural, unexplainable to humanity, & just because you don't understand them, or haven't seen them personally, or have never experienced these type of things for yourself...does NOT mean that these type of events are not REAL.
While I am not personally a fan of the Catholic church & all that it stands for, I DO BELIEVE in the Holy Bible & all that is written within it's precious pages! I hope someday you will take the time to check it out for yourself...you might just be surprised by what you find!
(Albert Einstein was!)
2006-09-19 20:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by maranatha132 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, everyone should stop giving to church because then the poor and homeless will really be in trouble... no more World Vision, or Red Cross, or Salvation Army... and I think that Christian ministry, relief work, and missionary work are some of the lowest paid professions around - many churches do not even pay a minister, so almost all money given goes to help those in need.
BTW, stranger things have happened than a virgin giving birth.
2006-09-19 21:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with you because you are mentioning organized religion and the Bible in the same breath. In the book of James, acceptable religion is charity for widows and children.
Have you ever read the Bible? Most of the people who I know who discount it out of hand have never cracked its cover. The Bible is actually a compilation of writings, written by 40 different people over a 1600 year period. It's also the only scripture that claims to be the actual Word of God.
Before you dismiss it, you really should take a second look...
2006-09-19 20:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by stronzo5785 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like you are running from yourself. well the truth. you are scared to submit cause you have a calling on your life. you want to justify your wrong doings so all that you know or that you dont understand you criticize and put down. we fall or perish for lack of knowledge or and a vision. dont be scared and give in you have been under a lot of pressure and about ready to give in. get by yourself one night and listen to that still voice of the Lord. or be in a hospital bed i hope not and what or who will you call when the nurse or doc are no where around and your prognosis aint so cool. it has already been implanted in you just need nourishing and i pray that it dont be a serious trial or tribulation before.but only you can go through it to make it and change. or come to you. and to answer the original question. some of the churches or preachers or synagogues are only out for the money they use peoples weaknesses and make it a business venture. instead of being called to the ministry they call themselves. some accept the funds to pay for the services to stay on as a home. and then there are some that are on a payroll.
2006-09-19 20:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Doesnt religion get funded by the government anyways its a alot to give up lol,
No sex no dirty videos and the other supposedly sinful stuff which everyday humans do.
Ill rather be poor and get laid rather then rich and cant do that.
For people saying get to know jesus, jesus is part of a religion called christianity which holds the richest cathedrals in the world followed by vaticans,mosques and temples
2006-09-19 20:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by Iwishmyhairwasemo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, because in the Jehovah's Witness religion they do not ask for any money . the whole world wide organization is based on voluntary donations. However some individuals my use religion in inappropriate ways to attain wealth.
2006-09-19 20:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by pennie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think alot like you and I agree with alot of what you said, BuT - some people are seriously hard core and no matter what you tell them they just don't see it.
That's the beauty of different beliefs i guess.
I also see that religion is behind every war since history can remember. It's rich, it rules countries and it costs lives with crazy dedicated followers.... which is funny because no religion says "killing is faith".
2006-09-19 20:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by tami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your so full of it, now some ppl make money off of it but they are the ones thats going to have to answer to God for the crimes they did and so are u for the statement u just made,
the truth of God is all around u and u take it for granted
one day i hope u realize
God bless and good luck
2006-09-19 20:47:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't think that ONE religion is a farce. I believe the actions of SOME of its members are. I'm not too ignorant to put my trust in man though, so I dig a little deeper to find my truth. Maybe that's just me.
2016-03-17 23:08:36 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋