Churches are governments of old how is it in this modern age they are allowed to collect their taxes as if they are a state by psycho duress and many do.
What do you think?
2007-07-06 08:43:55 · 9 answers · asked by Pindy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In the O.T. Tithing was for the Support of the Jewish Priesthood & the Military. The N.T. has the Support of the Local Body of Believers & Clergy as not just a "Monetary" event, but in All Ways such as U are "Prospered", NOT Just 10% of Ur "Monetary Prosperity"!!! Today however U are Correct, that "Religion" puts the "O'l Squeeze Play" on every week & Unfortunately many "Members" feel it's a "Small Price to Pay" to "Clear Their Conscience", compared to say cleaning the church building, taking elderly members shopping or to the Drs.' Office etc.. God gave Us All "Talents" & He expects Us to Use them. What better way to get to know the "Brethren" than to spend a day with them!!! "Religion" instead seems to want to "Build Monuments to their (Sinful Mans) Greatness" which is NOT RIGHT!!! Wanna make a "Difference"? Give of Urself to someone else!!! John
2007-07-06 09:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by moosemose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree with that, tithes are no longer part of the christian religion, Jesus did away with the law, so taking money unlawfully is stealing
(Colossians 2:14) 14 and blotted out the handwritten document against us, which consisted of decrees and which was in opposition to us; and He has taken it out of the way by nailing it to the torture stake.. . .
(Romans 10:4) . . .For Christ is the end of the Law, so that everyone exercising faith may have righteousness.
2007-07-06 08:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by zorrro857 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not theft per se.
However, when a con man bilks someone out of money, it is a crime. And that, after all, is what churches do to their members.
They promise them a magical-afterlife and ask them to give money.
It's all very clever and slick. And it makes the MOUNTAINS of cash.
Still doesn't mean it's right.
2007-07-06 08:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Yoda Green 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No. No one is threatened if they do not choose to pungle up to a church; churches have no authority beyond what their adherents choose to give them. Which is, in my case, none whatever.
2007-07-06 08:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If theft is voluntary, it's not theft.
2007-07-06 08:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it would be if people were forced to give, but they are not, so... No!
2007-07-06 08:48:45 · answer #6 · answered by Caveman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The church doesn't MAKE you pay, but they sure do love it when you do...
2007-07-06 08:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
The mafia calls it protection money. Call it what you want, it is extortion.
2007-07-06 08:46:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think you are very confused, and angry about something which you don't understand.
2007-07-06 08:46:37 · answer #9 · answered by Yahoo admins are virgins 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋