Comments on: Ripped Off in God’s Name

By: Skeptical

Skeptical — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:56:48 +0000

Allow me to play devils advocate… Or God’s advocate (sometimes my cleverness make me giggle). When one gives money to a church in turn for a form of ‘salvation’ I find it to be the of the utmost corruption. Yet when you look at the rare, well-meaning (yes, I do believe Christians, Muslims and the like can be well-meaning) church or mosque they use funds to pay clergy (who don’t all rape young boys) and to aid in projects such as homeless missions. I can personally attest to seeing the tithe of churchs go into ‘good causes’ rather than into some sick scum bags pocket. So, maybe donating to a Church is not always a far out idea. But in the same sense I guess you may just as well give your funds to CIDA (if you want to throw more money at our government) or an agency non-faith based. (Alot of thoughts and rambles here, sorry.)

By: Arthur Brash

Arthur Brash — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:51:31 +0000

From my understanding the “investment vs. payoff” ratio is one of the main drives for sinking money into tithes and faith donations; a parallel with a $10 lottery ticket which can make one a multi millionaire. And regardless of odds, some people are so afraid of mortality they will put their life savings towards the cause. In the words of George Carlin, “He [God] always needs money! He’s all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can’t handle money! Religion takes in billions of dollars, they pay no taxes, and they always need a little more.”

By: larissa

larissa — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:50:19 +0000

Ah yes, there are countless organisations attempting to separate people and their money – but how many can claim to offer salvation in return? I assume the logic is, if one intends to throw away his money on something, might as well be for the distant promise of eternal peace, rather than a box of Krispy Kremes… Religion is nifty that way: nothing can ever go wrong (unless you stop believing, or insult the big guy upstairs, or break any of his 38974 rules). Everything bad is good, because it’s an opportunity to grow and learn; everything good is good only because of the supreme being’s grace. It’s a neat party trick.