Between the coddled pedophiles of the Catholic church, and the blatant greed, lack of empathy, compassion, and the desire for social justice of the pastors, I feel Mahatma Ghandi said it best when asked about “Christianity”. He said: “I like your Christ very much. I do not like you Christians. You are so unlike your Christ”.
It was called the Gospel of Wealth over one hundred years ago. The appropriately named Russell Conwell was one of the key proponents of. Fleecing the flock is nothing new in the U.S.
All that any religion has ever had to offer is companionship with its professionals. But why shop there? There’s an even older profession that offers the same deal with much more reliable and satisfying results.
The Prosperity Gospel also directly contradicts the lesson of the Book of Job. His friends came and asked “What did you do to deserve this? Confess!” Meaning that people think you must have been bad to get such bad treatment from God. This leads to things like “Abortion and The Gays caused this Hurricane! We must stop them!”But Job didn’t do anything wrong. God even defended him. Bad things happen to Good People because Life the way we know it here on Earth depends on our dynamic planet that has tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, Floods, Famines, etc. Most people join these false churches thinking, “If I join, I’ll get rich!” when Jesus’ words to the young Roman say this isn’t so. He said, “Sell all you own and serve the poor,” and the young Roman went away in tears because he clung to his wealth. I am not a good Christian. I cling to what I have. So, I, too, have fallen for this. Still, I strive. I strive.
I had no idea of the firestorm I was starting by my original post, which was meant to be ironic. Lalo apparently thinks Christian pastors mostly fleece their flocks; I do not — I believe the vast majority of them are true Believers who wish only to serve. I, too, seek to serve Him, and my fellow man (and woman).
eromlig about 20 hours ago
Everybody knows Christian pastors are all evil greedy b*stards, right?
sevaar777 about 20 hours ago
Between the coddled pedophiles of the Catholic church, and the blatant greed, lack of empathy, compassion, and the desire for social justice of the pastors, I feel Mahatma Ghandi said it best when asked about “Christianity”. He said: “I like your Christ very much. I do not like you Christians. You are so unlike your Christ”.
Durak Premium Member about 14 hours ago
Any church that has a minister who tells you how to vote or spend your money needs a new minister.
ClaytonEmery1 about 14 hours ago
Sheep lining up to be sheared.
dhmcgee04 Premium Member about 14 hours ago
It was called the Gospel of Wealth over one hundred years ago. The appropriately named Russell Conwell was one of the key proponents of. Fleecing the flock is nothing new in the U.S.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 13 hours ago
Local used car salesman became a minister. Started in the livingroom and now owns a resort he bought for $3 Million. Now that is prosperity!!!!!
Milady Meg about 13 hours ago
See Elmer Gantry (Sinclair Lewis, 1927) or the 1960 movie.
calliarcale about 12 hours ago
Succinctly put!
Godfreydaniel about 12 hours ago
Jesus would not recognize the Gospel of Greed as having the slightest resemblance to what He taught.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 12 hours ago
All that any religion has ever had to offer is companionship with its professionals. But why shop there? There’s an even older profession that offers the same deal with much more reliable and satisfying results.
SlyMongoose about 11 hours ago
The Prosperity Gospel also directly contradicts the lesson of the Book of Job. His friends came and asked “What did you do to deserve this? Confess!” Meaning that people think you must have been bad to get such bad treatment from God. This leads to things like “Abortion and The Gays caused this Hurricane! We must stop them!”But Job didn’t do anything wrong. God even defended him. Bad things happen to Good People because Life the way we know it here on Earth depends on our dynamic planet that has tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, Floods, Famines, etc. Most people join these false churches thinking, “If I join, I’ll get rich!” when Jesus’ words to the young Roman say this isn’t so. He said, “Sell all you own and serve the poor,” and the young Roman went away in tears because he clung to his wealth. I am not a good Christian. I cling to what I have. So, I, too, have fallen for this. Still, I strive. I strive.
ncorgbl about 10 hours ago
Today’s evangelical “Christians” oppose what Jesus taught. They are the ‘Modern Day pharisees’.
eromlig about 3 hours ago
I had no idea of the firestorm I was starting by my original post, which was meant to be ironic. Lalo apparently thinks Christian pastors mostly fleece their flocks; I do not — I believe the vast majority of them are true Believers who wish only to serve. I, too, seek to serve Him, and my fellow man (and woman).