It so disgusting that people manipulate vulnerable and often poor people to give to the church

Yes, it is all about money the next thing for them will be that they make sure to will everything they have to the church.

Fork over their checks!! I've always known I was in the wrong business but I guess I have a conscience

Nasty Assholes

Religion is a business and not an ethical one.

I agree it's terrible. My father is 88 and believes by giving all his to church it will save him. He will be broke soon.

I am not surprised - churches like abusing and controlling people. The churches I was dragged to as a kid did public humiliation of the poorest members. They would publish the amount every member donated at the end of the year. Those who were poor and could not donate much were sneered at and ostracized.

This is unbelievable! Hitchens was right Religion Kills.

That sounds about right.

The oldest industry has to maintain its profit margin and let’s not forget that they make money from death as well.

Preying on the weak minded.

Who would be surprised by this?

The damn fool clergy have it coming, but I can't revel it this. The virus spreads terribly indiscriminately. And I somehow doubt churches are learning the right lessons of accountability from this.

Your average god fearing , hard working , law abiding folk . Do intentionally mean well.
Presently the sickening, ignorant , mindless destruction of historic artworks . Mirrors quite well with the sickening, ignorant, mindless destruction of religious leaders.

Churches may be working both sides of this issue since they are eligible for stimulus money stipulated for businesses. I suppose they aren't expected to pay back stimulus money they bilk from their congregants.

Good. Let. Them. All. Die. Biden may have a shot if we all keep our mouths shut.

You might know!

They think they will go to a lovely afterlife. Meanwhile for the rest of us, this is absolutely terrifying. This should not be a taboo subject from a health or political standpoint, and be called out publicly.

How old is this report? Easter was mentioned.
The comment "The CDC illustrated how a Chicago funeral became a "super-spreader event" that "played a significant role in transmission" of the virus." reminded me of Africa during the Ebola crises. People attended funerals of Ebola victims only to contract the disease themselves. Are we no smarter than that? Don't people see what is happening in other churches? It did say only 17% did attend one service so some must be listening.

Despicable...