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Old 05-15-2008, 01:33 PM   #1345 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by davinci View Post
i don't know how to say this without coming across as flame, but I believe most religion is based on greed.

I personally don't understand BILLION dollar churchs and ministers that get paid more than rock stars.

didn't Jesus say, give away your things and follow me...or something like that?

hipocracy and greed are hallmarks of religion.

there is also religion that helps and is beneficial to society; I'm certain of that as well. I think most however is just show business.
Thats quite a statement there. Do you know anything about how much the average pastor makes? Its kind of like teachers, you dont get into the business to make millions. Religion helps with greed if anything.
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