support?
2007-03-22 12:30:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nonbelievers would also cover Wiccams, druids etc.
2007-03-22 12:35:49 · update #1
Moirraes: Christians are not forced by God's law to tithe. I cheerfully give.
2007-03-22 12:38:00 · update #2
Kittylov: I already know what believers do. I wanted response from those that do not believe in God
2007-03-22 13:11:31 · update #3
I'm not an atheist, but do associate sometimes with a freethinkers' group that is predominantly composed of atheists. They keep a jar for donations at the door. Giving is on a voluntary basis. Some other groups do charge dues, such as the well-known American Atheists organization. But, of course, you don't have to belong to any organization to be an atheist.
2007-03-22 12:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't belong to any "philosophy - organization - society." I'm a little league coach, and we donate money to support the league...I give money to political candidates I support...I give money to organizations that feed hungry people. But there's no atheistic equivalent of religions that are constantly asking for money. That always makes me laugh so hard, by the way -- the bible says god will take care of all your needs if you have faith...so why do these religious organizations and tv preachers need money? Don't they have faith? How come their god doesn't take care of their needs like he promised? And don't answer, "he takes care of their needs through those of us that give!" -- if that's the case, what do you need god for if it's just all people doing everything?
:)
Peace.
2007-03-22 19:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The following provided as a response for anyone wishing to attack the church for taking up collections and donations:
St Paul even said in the NT that because of the work he did in spreading the Gospel and founding churches, he was due support from the followers, but even though it would have been proper to be supported, he chose not to accept any money from them. His was a "tent makers" ministry because he also worked a real job to support himself at the same time he traveled and ministered.
Bottom line however.... it is not improper for a full-time ministry to be supported by the followers.
2007-03-22 19:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by Augustine 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm still wondering why the all powerful God who can feed thousands of people on a single loaf of bread needs money. Why doesn't God just make a miracle and feed the hungry and the poor of the world with a raisin?
2007-03-22 19:38:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have an organization? How come I didnt know about this???
Of course we dont have anyone asking us for donations. Except for the Christian Childrens Fund on TV, the Goodwill stores and Vets Admin that comes by and leaves donation packets on our doorknobs...
2007-03-22 19:36:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer the term non-Christian.
In answer to your question, we do not ask for donations, we are self supporting and everyone contributes items needed when they are able.
For annual group outing we have yard sale that cover all expenses for our trek.
EDIT: Why do you assume that because one is not Christian they do not believe in God?
2007-03-22 19:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do. They provide you a comfortable place to come and meet God, and an orator that helps you make that connection with the divine. Paul says if anyone brings you a word that lifts you up, you owe it to him to give him something for that word. Men are so stingy when it comes to God.
Has God not done anything for you?
If so, why not?
Is it something that you have done to him that keeps him from doing for you?
Is a couple of pennies a tenth of all you have profited?
grace2u
2007-03-22 19:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's "Wiccans".
And no, in Wicca we generally don't hold with asking for money. Part of it is that we don't have churches and congregations the way more mainstream faiths do -- no buildings/administration, no overhead.
Each Wiccan is considered a priest/tess in their own right, and we tend to pay for things out of our own pockets.
2007-03-22 19:37:43 · answer #8 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not usually. (You can add your own name, once you've seen a different light). The guys below are actually having a fund-raiser right now, but they seem few and far between; and no issue should you choose not to give. My only reason to "join" was to up the headcount - atheists need more visibiliy, IMO.
http://www.the-brights.net/
2007-03-22 19:33:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you count Amazon.com, no. Being an Atheist is 100% free.
2007-03-22 19:34:05 · answer #10 · answered by The Lobe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋