2007-04-10 21:04:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Regarding money contributions, the apostle Paul said: "Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7) At the Kingdom Halls and convention auditoriums of Jehovah's Witnesses, no collections are ever taken. Boxes are placed so that it is convenient for any who wish to contribute to do so. No one knows what or if others give. Some are able to give more than others; some may not be able to give anything. Jesus showed the right view when he commented on the treasury box at the temple in Jerusalem and those contributing: It is one's capacity to give and the spirit of giving that count, not the amount of money.—Luke 21:1-4.
2007-04-10 21:06:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
No financial contributions are expected of those who attend meetings or accept literature of Jehovah's Witnesses.
No envelopes are handed out.
No collection plate is passed.
No "sponsorships" are used.
No box is at the front of the congregation.
No donor names are published or announced.
No "naming rights" are granted.
No tithe is recommended or suggested.
No elder or deacon forces a "budget" on an adherent
Generally, each Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses has exactly three contribution boxes (one each labeled "Local", "Worldwide", "Building Fund"); all boxes are relatively inconspicuous in the lobby or back of the Hall. Interestingly, even congregation elders are unaware of who places or exactly what is placed in each contribution box (cash, and checks with names and amounts are simply totaled and double-checked by two ministerial servants ["deacons"]).
At the bottom of this webpage, note the subheading "How are [JWs] funded"?
http://jw-media.org/beliefs/beliefsfaq.htm
2007-04-11 01:02:01 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dont worry there is no collection plate going around so the pastors and priest can buy caddilacs from.. You can attend meetings without having to worry about giving a handout of a single penny.. They are there to teach Gods Word Jehovah not profit from it... You should attend really you may like it.
2007-04-10 21:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by misspookett 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Short answer NONE!
Longer answer,
There is no requirement to make any contribution. Any and all donations are given freely. No ones arm is twisted, no collection plate passed.
2007-04-11 09:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by NMB 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
none is expected from attenders.
2007-04-11 05:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by sklemetti 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
none
its suppose to be voluntary
2007-04-10 21:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
10 % is good
2007-04-10 21:09:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋
cash is always good
2007-04-11 00:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by WhatIf 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋