scare people into church, so that they can get their greedy hands on more money?
2007-01-17 09:59:22 · 14 answers · asked by Zhukov 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, they want money and power but verbally deny it. Tithing is like an illegal tax.
2007-01-17 10:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At first they scared people to make them do good things, but then they realised there was money to be made, so they told people if they donated money to the church, there was a better chance that they would go to Heaven.
2007-01-17 18:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by God Fears Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,
God uses the warning of Hell for His children to repent,
And the giving of money although misused by some pastors and churchs is actually a commandment from God.
2007-01-17 18:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by JaimeM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's a persuasion tactic based on fear to convert people to Christianity. Look up "Pascal's Wager" to find out more how this is structured and how it works.
2007-01-17 18:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mike K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, that's about it. Because if you don't put enough money in the basket they pass around, you WILL hear about it, believe me. One of the many reasons I'm a deserter, and loving it.
2007-01-17 18:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by INDRAG? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the church to me
2007-01-17 18:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by narcissa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the God-fearing mentality only came from Christianity. I think this fear complex was a stroke of genius on Jesus' part. Fear keep people from thinking for themselves.
2007-01-17 18:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't do that in the JWs, they don't need the money, since no one gets paid.
2007-01-17 18:02:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would say that is an accurate assessment.
2007-01-17 18:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by A 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would have to disagree with you...
i would back that up but you'll just disagree, so my answer to your question in my opionon is no.
2007-01-17 18:05:45 · answer #10 · answered by auntkacki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋