I was struggling and reached out to several churches. All I got was thoughts and prayers. It’s all a show.
nicksincere on
The Sikh gurdwara have langar where they make a large meal for the community that anyone can come to and share with them free of charge. Look for one in your community.
Wacky_Water_Weasel on
I was in DC for work this week. Next to the hotel, a homeless man slept on the pavement both nights I was there. Across the street was a church. That was some powerful imagery.
pm-me-blackexcllnce on
My church is offering help to people in the Bay Area. Please dm if you want their contact info.
Kangarou on
How do places have records of tithes? All the money at my local church is cash collected on a silver plate.
If the government actually collect taxes from churches adn required their books to be open to members. 70% would close in a year.
Fragrant_Giraffe_8 on
Consider reaching out to local Sikh communities in your area. Helping people or “selfless service” is one of their top priorities. This includes feeding people. I’m not Sikh and can’t explain it well, but I’ve also experienced it firsthand.
GeniusOfLove74 on
*Cries in Evangelical trauma*
improbsable on
I knew someone with a similar story. Their family was struggling and the church refused to offer them any help. It made him stop believing in God
UnintendedPunther on
RisingToMediocrity on
Having accounting records of individuals making tithes feels like sinning+.
ManitouWakinyan on
See, and my pastors couldn’t do this if they asked for it. The information’s just not available to them, and I’m very grateful for that. Not because I think they’d abuse it, but because they’re the kind of people who wanted to make it impossible to abuse.b
zombie_spiderman on
My father is in his 90’s and lives several hours away from me. He was a Methodist minister and has been attending the same Methodist church for nearly fifty years. My mother recently passed and it contributed to a major decline in his mental faculties that led to him voluntarily giving up his car keys.
I am not able to get down there often to take him to church, so I called the pastor (who had actually been one of his students) and asked if there was anything they could do to help him get to church. I just got a “No, sorry.” No offer to speak to the congregation, no suggestion of local support services, nothing. He gave five decades to the place, dragged me and all my siblings there, and at the end of his life he’s basically just getting a “Damn, that’s crazy” from them. Maybe I’m expecting too much, but I’m damn sure not regretting my decision to stop going to church as soon as I was able.
public_enemy_obi_wan on
The mosque in question is the [Islamic Center of Charlotte](https://iccharlotte.org/). Since this has happened, they’ve also opened up a donation link for the sole purpose of buying baby formula. Give them a look if you’re feeling supportive.
EatsAlotOfBread on
“We don’t need social security nets, churches can do their part with charity.”
Oh boy …
TalkingCat910 on
This makes me feel proud as a Muslim (cause the mosque wanted to help).
seeemilydostuf on
The Catholic church has done so much wrong but I learned for a project in HS (20 years ago but still) in the US they’re the largest funder of social services second only to the federal government.
I hold onto that a lot mentally when I think about my family church growing up and if its okay morally to still think about them positively
VapidRapidRabbit on
I’ll be damned if I ever gave a church a dime of mine. They already don’t pay taxes. TF I look like paying for someone’s mink coat or Range Rover?
Casperboy68 on
Churches are the OG pyramid schemes. They don’t care about you, they care about your money.
CoachDT on
Honestly not surprised but this shit makes me so thankful for my old church, minus the actual cult shit.
On multiple occasions as a struggling college student folks would just pay my rent. No questions asked, no audit or breakdown of my financial spending, just straight up “We know its hard take this check for 850, and how much are utilities?”
I put in a lot for that community in terms of watching the children during service at times, helping set up/plan events and so on. Kinda crazy how many churches are getting outworked but still get members to line up because they flat out don’t care about their community.
Majestic-Series1837 on
I go to a local Hindu temple and they’re always giving out food. I love it.
QuestionSign on
My most fervent prayer is for my people to release themselves from the clutches of religion.
ironballs16 on
I think it’s been fairly well proven that those with the least to give tend to be the most generous with what they DO have, as they know just how much it sucks to not have anything.
TheMagicalMatt on
This is why there are more Christians in Hell than there are Atheists
RiverOfJudgement on
Check out a local branch of Unitarian Universalists if you have them. They’re more leftist organizations, and they’re based around community and finding your own faith in a safe place, whatever that faith may be. They boast about having Christians, Muslims, atheists, agnostics, and Jewish people among their members. The one I went to in the last city I lived in had a fund for helping those that need it, and several members would donate specifically to it. They’re awesome
aliciah25 on
I grew up in a black Baptist church (they eventually changed their name, and dropped the Baptist) and I never felt guilty not tithing. 🤷🏽♀️
erksplat on
OP, please, one post at a time. Relax.
queenweasley on
Sikh churches probably would too! Not surprised to hear about the small community one helping either. Just because something isn’t set up doesn’t mean a church can’t figure something out
thatsnotchocolatebby on
The law given to Moses had built in protections for the under privileged. Jesus said “you received free, give free”. Paul quoted Jesus “there’s more happiness in giving than in receiving”. How is that so hard to understand. Help people!
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modern churches are the devil’s work.
This is so sad
I was struggling and reached out to several churches. All I got was thoughts and prayers. It’s all a show.
The Sikh gurdwara have langar where they make a large meal for the community that anyone can come to and share with them free of charge. Look for one in your community.
I was in DC for work this week. Next to the hotel, a homeless man slept on the pavement both nights I was there. Across the street was a church. That was some powerful imagery.
My church is offering help to people in the Bay Area. Please dm if you want their contact info.
How do places have records of tithes? All the money at my local church is cash collected on a silver plate.
[Close the doors…](https://youtu.be/2Fw6m-iGbYM?si=aWYhguW-HIIkPqQA)
If the government actually collect taxes from churches adn required their books to be open to members. 70% would close in a year.
Consider reaching out to local Sikh communities in your area. Helping people or “selfless service” is one of their top priorities. This includes feeding people. I’m not Sikh and can’t explain it well, but I’ve also experienced it firsthand.
*Cries in Evangelical trauma*
I knew someone with a similar story. Their family was struggling and the church refused to offer them any help. It made him stop believing in God
Having accounting records of individuals making tithes feels like sinning+.
See, and my pastors couldn’t do this if they asked for it. The information’s just not available to them, and I’m very grateful for that. Not because I think they’d abuse it, but because they’re the kind of people who wanted to make it impossible to abuse.b
My father is in his 90’s and lives several hours away from me. He was a Methodist minister and has been attending the same Methodist church for nearly fifty years. My mother recently passed and it contributed to a major decline in his mental faculties that led to him voluntarily giving up his car keys.
I am not able to get down there often to take him to church, so I called the pastor (who had actually been one of his students) and asked if there was anything they could do to help him get to church. I just got a “No, sorry.” No offer to speak to the congregation, no suggestion of local support services, nothing. He gave five decades to the place, dragged me and all my siblings there, and at the end of his life he’s basically just getting a “Damn, that’s crazy” from them. Maybe I’m expecting too much, but I’m damn sure not regretting my decision to stop going to church as soon as I was able.
The mosque in question is the [Islamic Center of Charlotte](https://iccharlotte.org/). Since this has happened, they’ve also opened up a donation link for the sole purpose of buying baby formula. Give them a look if you’re feeling supportive.
“We don’t need social security nets, churches can do their part with charity.”
Oh boy …
This makes me feel proud as a Muslim (cause the mosque wanted to help).
The Catholic church has done so much wrong but I learned for a project in HS (20 years ago but still) in the US they’re the largest funder of social services second only to the federal government.
I hold onto that a lot mentally when I think about my family church growing up and if its okay morally to still think about them positively
I’ll be damned if I ever gave a church a dime of mine. They already don’t pay taxes. TF I look like paying for someone’s mink coat or Range Rover?
Churches are the OG pyramid schemes. They don’t care about you, they care about your money.
Honestly not surprised but this shit makes me so thankful for my old church, minus the actual cult shit.
On multiple occasions as a struggling college student folks would just pay my rent. No questions asked, no audit or breakdown of my financial spending, just straight up “We know its hard take this check for 850, and how much are utilities?”
I put in a lot for that community in terms of watching the children during service at times, helping set up/plan events and so on. Kinda crazy how many churches are getting outworked but still get members to line up because they flat out don’t care about their community.
I go to a local Hindu temple and they’re always giving out food. I love it.
My most fervent prayer is for my people to release themselves from the clutches of religion.
I think it’s been fairly well proven that those with the least to give tend to be the most generous with what they DO have, as they know just how much it sucks to not have anything.
This is why there are more Christians in Hell than there are Atheists
Check out a local branch of Unitarian Universalists if you have them. They’re more leftist organizations, and they’re based around community and finding your own faith in a safe place, whatever that faith may be. They boast about having Christians, Muslims, atheists, agnostics, and Jewish people among their members. The one I went to in the last city I lived in had a fund for helping those that need it, and several members would donate specifically to it. They’re awesome
I grew up in a black Baptist church (they eventually changed their name, and dropped the Baptist) and I never felt guilty not tithing. 🤷🏽♀️
OP, please, one post at a time. Relax.
Sikh churches probably would too! Not surprised to hear about the small community one helping either. Just because something isn’t set up doesn’t mean a church can’t figure something out
The law given to Moses had built in protections for the under privileged. Jesus said “you received free, give free”. Paul quoted Jesus “there’s more happiness in giving than in receiving”. How is that so hard to understand. Help people!