Hi everyone I'm not trolling or anything I'm just curious....

I went to a christening 2 weeks ago ( I don't usually go church at all think it's the 3rd/4th time in my life and when I was leaving the church the pastor was outside begging for money/donations.. I was surprised at this so I did my research and apparently according to many different religions "money is the root of evil" e.t.c

I was just wondering why do multiple religions state that money is evil then beg for people to give them money in a church? Not sure if this happens in other places (I'm from UK)

That's cuz they're dumb.

Is the return of Britney inspiring all these religious threads or something

We created the concept of currency, so people are evil, not the money. I love money.

It's quite simple.

We are the Church.

Church is not just the building itself. It's the whole COMMUNITY.

You donate money for the poor people or for something other.

You don't HAVE TO donate money. It's your own choice. Nobody is forcing you.

There is nothing bad in this.

They just need a refund for All the seats you took up

Oh.. okay, is there any proof where the money is going like how do we know it's not for personal gain?

well money is not evil its the root* of all evil thats the difference because most bad things that happen are because of peoples greed

why they would beg for it idk i guess the church is going through financial troubles? they don't get government funding so they can only be as good as the people who invest in them. its kinda awkward to do that tho while people are leaving...idk why they wouldn't just have an offering call for donations like most churches do during their services

they also don't have to pay tax

They are always building homes for poor people here in my country, not sure how can you see any proof in yours. Maybe if you ask them what exactly are they doing with that money?

true, ive never owned a building but i'd assume property tax is not nearly as expensive as furnishing, cleaning, landscaping, repairs, funding missons trips and outreach programs etc etc etc.

2014's answer was perfect

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The Economist had a 2010 report on American Catholic Church spending and 90% of its money are used in funding healthcare, education and charity activities with only 10% used in Church maintenance and operations. Little is known about the Catholic Church's finances outside America, though.

okay thanks