2007-12-30 10:04:23 · 11 answers · asked by tahoe02_4me62 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jehovah's Witnesses have small boxes at the back of the hall where people can place their contributions. No one sees what another puts in, nor do they care.
No collection plates are passed, nor does anyone receive a salary.
2007-12-30 10:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most congregations have a collection plate or bag passed around. However, some have a box in the doorway with a slot in which people can put their offerings.
2007-12-30 10:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By voluntary contributions,as was with the early Christian's.[2 Cor.8:12: 9:7] Any donations from interested persons is used to further the work .We were incorperated in 1884 and operate in accordance with the Non Profit Corp Law of the Commonwealth of Pa. "We do not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit, incendently or otherwise,to the members ,directors or the officers."
2007-12-30 10:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by oatesmokid 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How long have you been away from Churches in general? Of course the collection plates are passed. They also have Fund Raisers to supplement!
2007-12-30 10:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Kaldea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I am unsure of which religion you are referring to, I'll give the two religions that I have experience with that do not pass collection plates: Mormons have envelopes which members include money in and give discreetly to a member of the bishopric in their wards. Unitarians have a variety of means from envelopes to bake sales to book sales, but I don't believe they "pass a plate" at least not in the services I have been to.
2007-12-30 10:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What church are you talking about? We pass a collection plate but only to people that want to give.
2007-12-30 10:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They still pass the collection plate where I attend.
2007-12-30 10:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 22:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by huehn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electronic funds transfers.
Credit Card giving.
Tithing through a clearly marked "Agape Box.".
US postal Service.
2007-12-30 10:15:14 · answer #9 · answered by Bob L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our church has a box at the back.
2007-12-30 10:49:07 · answer #10 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋