It always struck me as odd that so many leaders of the Christian faith didn’t seem compelled to model themselves on Jesus and his teachings. Of course we don’t know for sure, having only here-say evidence of how he actually lived (I guess it is possible that he could have worn diamond rings and gold chains, lived in a mansion, and rode everywhere in a cushioned chariot), but it does seem doubtful.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Yeah, that’s a good use of charity tithings.
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Now which side of the confessional does the priest need to sit on?
Doug K almost 2 years ago
May it be so.
gopher gofer almost 2 years ago
in real life, he hasn’t got a prayer of seeing all that…
goboboyd almost 2 years ago
And a shinny filigreed brass plate over the donation, er… Patreon slot. If you need Super Chat attention.
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
Elaborate surroundings doesn’t make for true faith
Lee26 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Our local Catholic Church is so poor, they use an old cleaned up outhouse with a shower curtain.
blackman2732 almost 2 years ago
GROAN
GreenT267 almost 2 years ago
It always struck me as odd that so many leaders of the Christian faith didn’t seem compelled to model themselves on Jesus and his teachings. Of course we don’t know for sure, having only here-say evidence of how he actually lived (I guess it is possible that he could have worn diamond rings and gold chains, lived in a mansion, and rode everywhere in a cushioned chariot), but it does seem doubtful.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 2 years ago
And it’s prayer conditioned.