Especially given the political activism of churches these days...
2006-12-30 15:28:49 · 19 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First of all, as a Preacher's kid I can tell you that most pastors do not make the big bucks of the televangelists. My last pastor made 30K per year plus housing, and that was for 7 years of college training. And a pastor is on-call 24/7.
Secondly, most churches still have to follow strict guidelines on separation of church and state and that includes stances on political candidates.
When you donate to a church, you are donating for a lot more than just the pastor's salary. My last church, they tithed out and most churches do the same. By tithing out, they give to missions and support churches in other countries who have less money.
So, I'm not sure if this answer helps you to understand this, but walk a mile in their mocassins, please!
2006-12-30 16:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey DUDE,
Are you sure that you are not a politician? This sounds like you need to be. I DO AGREE with you here. There should be some public record of the money donated to churches and organizations of that kind. Have a great day!
Eds
2006-12-30 23:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't give money to your pastor, but your church. Churches are not political and can be lose tax exempt status if pastors endorse poltical candidates. I always hear at least one such controversy during election time.
Parachurch organizations are political, such as the Christian Coalition or 700 Club. They are not churches and their finances are handled and regulated differently.
2006-12-30 23:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you donate to a pastor HE has to report it as income. If you donate it to a church it is considered non profit even if they have not filed a 501c3 with the IRS.
2006-12-30 23:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly is if you donate through the church.. Pastor's salarys are public information..
2006-12-30 23:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT IS public record your not looking in the right place besides not all politicians tell were all money goes sounds like you trust this corrupted government than a GOD WHO CREATED YOU!!JESUS LOVES YOU BROTHER
2006-12-30 23:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by THE WAR WRENCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I give money to a politician, it's public record. But when I donate to a Mosque, I'm a terrorist. Why?
2006-12-30 23:31:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pastors are not elected officials and our tax money does not support the church.
2006-12-30 23:30:59 · answer #8 · answered by WonderWoman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pastors are not public officials paid by the public and are thus not accountable to the public.
2006-12-30 23:30:50 · answer #9 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you put it in a tithe envelope and put your name on it you are sent a record each year of what you donate to the church
2006-12-30 23:31:33 · answer #10 · answered by spanky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋