Quote Originally Posted by meek mike
Come one, they give food to the homeless, cloths to the homeless, money and food to starving people all over the world, Hospital, Daycares, a place for groups like AA, Tough Love, etc. Another funny thing about your post is you forget about the other thousand religions that get tax right offs as well. But of course hatred does have tunnel vision.



Actually if they are trying to convert you then they want you to go to there belief of heaven. Thats very selfish of them huh. To think they want people like yourself to skip hells fire and party forever in heaven with them and God. Whats dicks.

I hope one day this fire of hate inside you for Christians will burn it self out and you can then start thinking clear about them and thier beliefs instead of this crazy conspericy thoery of money hungry people trying to convert others not to get them in heaven but to take thier money.

God Bless you Larry and I pray that he will lead you to the inner peace you are chacing after.

Rev. Michael T
Soldier for Christ
Yes, some churches give money, food, shelter, clothing and whatnot to people who cannot afford them. But, if every church were to do so, then there would not be nearly as many hungry, underclothed homeless people. Instead of giving a hand up they are giving a hand out. They are keeping the homeless the way they are, because it makes them look good. If the churches actually gave a shit, they would take in the homeless people, clean them up, get them any medication they need to become as "normal" as possible and get them jobs so that they dont have to be homeless anymore. Where are the churches doing that?

Also, you mention the other thousands of religions that get tax write offs because of being a religion. What you dont mention is the fact that there are a few religions who feel it is their duty as members of society to pay taxes and help keep the country they live in running. I am a Satanit priest, and I do not claim a tax exempt status simply because I feel that it is wrong for religions to not pay taxes simply because of the fact that they are a religion. I feel all religions should be taxed, and if they were we could erase the national debt in a matter of a couple of years. The Christian church in all its glory and love, still brings in billions of dollars every year. Most of which is not spent on helping others. Nor is it spent on building upkeep. Also, why exactly is it that churches need to be huge and as ornate as they are? You do know that nothing in the Bible is actually the words of Jesus right? All his teachings are filtered through the minds of the authors of the Bible. Did you know that Jesus did not want a religion/church built on his teachings? Did you know that he taught you could worship anywhere? Did you know that it is the church that has corrupted the true teachings of Jesus?

As a Satanist, I believe that Jesus did exsist, as a man. I feel that he had some good ideas on how to live ones life, but I do not believe that he was the son of God, or that there should even be a Bible. The stories in the Bible are some of the most gruesome stories ever told, yet it is worshipped as a textbook from God.

Also, if the church wasnt in it for the money then why would they ask their parishioners to donate 10% of their earnings before taxes? Does God really need money? Does God really need an elaborate set up of a church? Does God need people to preach to those who dont want to hear it? The answer to all these questions, if you believe in God, is no.

And what about those televangelists? They are ordained ministers of God and Christianity. Are you to say they arent in it for money? I was flipping through the channels a few months ago and happend to stop on the Christian network for some reason, and guess what I saw. I saw Benny Hinn on TV wearing expensive clothing, paid for by church tythings, and what was he on TV for? To announce that they had just launched their 50th $10 million satelite into orbit. Now, you do the math here. That is $500 million spent on satelites alone. How many homeless could that have fed clothed and got jobs for? Figure, if they were to provide each of the homeless people with a fully furnished house and clothing and food for one year, that would cost about, lets say $300,000 per person. That means they could have easly turned close to 200 homeless people into upstanding members of society. But did they? No. Why? Because launching all those satelites makes it so more people can hear their word so more people can contribute money to them and believe that the money is going to help people such as the homeless.

Unfortunately, I have to go get ready for work now, otherwise I would finish my rant.