what is your opinion about  the religion which forbid bank interest?
406409
christianity did this way back in the day. that's why all the jews became bankers and that's why we have that streotype today.\n\nit's dumb
1051790
This is EXACTLY what organized religion is about today.  Money, money, money.  How many of these dudes with 4000 square foot houses would be preaching if there was no money involved and it was just about the bible and god?  Does "the word" someone get passed BETTER because he's pulling in $125K a year?  No, it doesn't.  \n\nAnd people continue to fall for it, giving, giving, giving and giving some more "in the name of" whomever.  Give me a break.  I was forced to sit and listen to a BS sermon about "giving 10% of your earnings to the church, if you don't then these "bad things" are going to happen.  C'MON!  BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO EVERYONE.  They would have happened anyway!  Then the people leave and inevitably something bad will happen to them...they might get in a wreck, lose something important or worse, then think, "If I had given the church that money, this wouldn't have happened."  What a farce.  And people buy into it, hook, line and sinker.
382182
Money is the root to all evil. They worship money more than God.
341296
well i am a Christian, and i first and foremost try to take in consideration that everyone i know or that may be in the conversation isn't a Christian.  I know from experience that many Muslims, Atheists, Catholics, etc...can hold a very educated conversation about religion, without ever believing in God, or the Christian God.  As long as the Christians involved can respect that the "non-Christian" people are not interested in converting, now nor ever, and do not try to force their faith or beliefs on them, then there should not be any problems.  but i can somewhat relate to what you are talking about, thats why religion, politics and money are 3 things i try to avoid talking about in abundancy.
303345
Nope, the love of money, which is greed. It can be a sin of the religious and the non-religious alike.
307320
I would ignore what the minister says about giving him money - in fact i would be tempted to advise you to not give him anymore money to swell his own paycheck at the end of the month.\n\nGod judges your heart and actions from the inside out - it has little to do with what cash you put by your church.\n\nIf your minister still insists on 'tithing' then i would recommend you look up 'tithing' in the old testament and read what most churches and ministers would rather you didn't - how you are meant to take 10% and EAT IT IN FRONT OF THE PRIEST sharing with others who have less than you.  In other words - use that 10% to have a party - Nothing said about giving it away to the church or synagogue.\n\nAs regards getting into heaven - you accepting Jesus as your lord and saviour is enough to do that.  Anyone who says different is saying that Jesus didn't do enough basically.\n\nAs to doing good deeds on your own - i applaud you for wanting to make a difference in your community - keep up the good work!
743734
Very rarely will you be able to tithe with your credit card.\nFirst, there is a cost incurred for each credit card transaction processed by the church. \n\nSecond, spiritually, I don't think credit cards should be considered money. \nCredit cards = debt.  \nPaul's charge to us to owe nothing but love in Romans 13:8 is a powerful reminder of God's distaste for all forms of debt. The Bible neither expressly forbids or allows the borrowing of money. The wisdom of the Bible teaches us that it is usually not a good idea to go into debt. Debts essentially makes us a slave to the one we owe.\n\nI would try to figure out another way to tithe without using your credit card.
685519
NO. To bribe someone to convert or attract to any religion is WRONG. Converting should only come from a person's heart & what they feel led to do. GOD "Allah" wants your heart to be pure. It shouldn't be tainted by bribing. Thats sinful & makes the bribor untrustworthy.
504061
Rushdie's book banned? That's insignificant! He was sentenced to death for writing his book! But in China you can get tortured for carrying a Xtian bible. Look at the way the Islamists called for the beheading of the Danish cartoonists! What religion do you know of that is truly tolerant of (all) others?
975811
SORRY I AM A CHRISTIAN-BUT THE ONLY KNOWLEDGE I HAVE OF FINANCES IS-\nGIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU-GOOD MESURED ,PRESSED DOWN,SHAKEN TOGETHER,AND RUNNING.\nGOD BLESS AS YOU SEEK
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1.  I believe the churches actually provide the chaplains, and the army just provides living expenses and transportation, etc.  I don't see how that violates the Establishment clause.\n\n2.  I would not have a problem with non-denominational or rotating denominational prayers and holiday displays.  I think religious diversity and "comparative religion" as a study would be preferable to trying to eliminate all things religious and spiritual.  This is a country with a great many religious people in it, and making secularism or materialism the only "religion" taught in public schools is a big mistake.
418686
It was spoken about people who love money more than god. For them the money comes between them and God. It's fine to have riches on earth as long as they are not your first love.
546888
Because if we could do it from heaven the church on Earth would have no power, no wealth and no say... And we CAN'T have that, can we?!\n\nOrganised religion is the biggest fraud on the face of the planet. Believe in god and Jesus or even Leprechauns if you must, but don't expect me to put a penny into lavish churches or feeding priests, bishops, cardinals or whoever.\n\nBy forcing people to 'behave' on Earth, organised religion makes slaves.\n\nI am no slave and religion can go f*** itself if it thinks that I am going to swallow their cr4p just to keep the unemployable in jobs.
514752
People should offer whatever they feel compelled (by the Holy Spirit).  Personally, I think the whole "tithe" thing is repulsive (when the Church leadership is pushing individuals for it).  \n\nTithing was an OT practice (living in a theocracy), and is not comparable at all to our times/culture.  If an individual chooses to tithe, that is great.  But it shouldn't EVER be done for reasons of compulsion (pledges are fine if it it just being used to help the Church leaders determine their budget).\n\nI was in a legalistic tithing Church, and it really destroyed me (this was many years ago when I was new to the faith).  I neglected needs of self and family in order to "reach my tithe".  As I grew in faith and knowledge I realized how foolish I had been.  "2 Cor 8:12" was a huge wake up call to my legalistic tithing:\n\n2 Corinthians 8:12 "For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have."\n\n2 Corinthians 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
351760
It is their own money and they do not ask hoteliers to donate or pay - they give theirs in this way.  You could say "they put their money where their faith is"\n\nI was given over 30 Bibles to give to children in a club I ran and there was never any mention of money - they gladly gave.\n\nThey are not a religion - just a group of Christian business men who call themselves Gideons.
540458
If you are a Christian, you are obliged to give 1/10th of your total earnings (probably every month) to God. You could give this to your church or to any other ministry of your choice. Alms are given to the poor, not out of compulsion but out of sympathy and a love for the under-priviliged.
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Its not religious duty.\n\nSomewhere somehow some idiot with influence found a way of making quick money (by selling their kids) by exploiting the old customs of bride bringing home some stuff from parents (vaguely put) - others followed suit