...And when these same figures need to shame others, they turn to "homosexuals and prostitutes", but when THEY want to have sex...

Oh... they also turn to homosexuals and prostitutes.

Never mind - bad example. They're pretty consistent with that one.

Because they are fuckers.

I know it's a rhetorical question and yet, excellent point.

Oral Roberts needed a lot of money once and he told everyone if he did not get the money "god was going to call him home." Isn't that like saying if you do not give me the money god is going to kill me?

Because most of them are disonest

because it's all a scam and a con job, they know their audience, a bunch of brainwashed yokels

Where's the Mormons? They only ask for 10% of your income, gross income that is, before taxes. But try to get help from them and you may be required to jump through hoops. My friend was turned down because her church leader told her she should have a smaller apartment. My sister was told they would have to sell their car before they could get food. It's insane.

I thought about starting my own church years ago.

Because the sheep need to be sheared and they will line up to do it as long as they think they will be saved. I had planned on saving them.... From having to go to the bank to make that deposit.

Hypocrites all, just grifters

Cause they suck

Cuz they're grifting gobshites?

Religion is the biggest money scam in the world. Religious leaders site the bible about the 10% tithe for the church. God doesn't need money, the humans need the money. God was made up by humans. The faithfools give them money because of blind faith.

It's because of exactly the reason you think.

Surely you have figured it out by now.

They know god's not going to do anything and that you will sell you mother and children to give to the scoundrels believing it is going to buy their way into heaven.

Because they tried praying to God for money and nothing happened.

Ha! Great point!

They are charlatans.

Because the world we live in is a world that follows this quote: the end justifies the means. We'd all eat each other if we could, just for our own sake. That is absolutely disgusting. Most of those people don't even have the human decency to hide they're fake anymore. But also, we shouldn't confuse the real rich people, who worked very hard for their wealth, with those con-artists. These con-artists would tell you anything to get your money. That is why it's better to invest in some financial education. Or, get it for free from websites like dividendpower.org

This subject is perceived differently by everyone. I always tried to find ways to make more money and become better. Even if we deny it, money gives us some stability and happiness. When I saw there are no opportunities to progress in the middle of the pandemic, I searched for online workshops and seminars. I found this great platform: [prendo.com], and little by little, I found the courage to start my own business. Now I'm in a different place than I was two years ago. But, this doesn't mean I'm using people or see this as normal.

I hate to say it. But why do I think this is only an attempt to garner more money? "Oh, look at how his heart has changed, the honesty, how contrite he is, and how humble he has become." And the people reached for their wallet and purse and unloaded into the church coffers. I don't mean to come off cynical. I wish I could view this as a pure motive. But it strikes me as less than honorable.

I have a sincere appreciation for this thread topic. Hats off Apunzelle.

As a former Christian, I always wondered why it was impressed on me to give to a particular ministry or church. Seems as if God could direct me to which ministry I should be giving to whether it was that one or another one. No need for the begging to give to that very one. Furthermore, I bet I heard more sermons of faith than I can count. Preachers would preach to have faith that God will give you the money to donate to my church or ministry. How 'bout you don some faith and believe God will provide sans asking for it? The church is crammed full of sheep. And sheep get slaughtered.

Ya don't git rich by givin' it away.

Because even they don't believe the bullshit. They know it's all a scam.

Because it worked for them.