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Originally Posted by jhrc4
I have to say this in all do respect. I in my entire life have never, ever, have seen so many places of Worship in such a small area. Which makes me think of one Big thing $$$$$$$.
There is a wanna be so called wanna be off shoot, Catholic Priest in Belleview, who used to be a Comedian that captures a pretty good following not a lot but a nice decent income, good delivery, and has his flock coming back for more. He calls himself " Father Mark " yeah right!!
Then you have many Mega, Mega , all kinds of religious denominations you name it they are here, big time, some even take Credit Cards. Gold Preferred for obvious reasons.
Now here is the deal....You would think in your wildest, wildest, dreams that with all these places of worship that preach ...well you know what, we would be Living in well " UTOPIA " everybody reaching out, to help everyone smile well sort of like a Mini Heaven. Only in your dreams. I would love to know where on earth there is so many places of worship that even remotely compares with this area. Honestly it is really mind boggling and every place is packed. Big, Big, $$$$$.
Look these people are out for the $$$ they have a captured audience YOU !! Here is this guy in Belleview knew this a very long time ago and went from stand-up comedian to " Hearing The Call " give me a break. There are so many places to give your money $$ to take your pick hey what ever you are comfortable with it's sort of like " Disney " Religion..were here to make you Happy...Just make a " Generous " contribution..10%-15% would be nice but you can always sacrifice a pinch more. God Bless. Credit Cards are accepted but Cash is Preferred.
As for me? I go merrily along saving my $$$ smile and do my best to lead a decent life and most of all listen and giving my time to people who need help, without the Con.
I realize there is a need for places of worship but honestly look around these places are Huge why ??? If they make you feel good Great But in Reality I don't really see it happening. Sadly it's all back to reality less than 5 minutes after services end. But while it was all going on it was making you feel on top of the world. RIGHT. once a week meanwhile Pastor whoever counts the $$$, jumps into his Porsche with his partner gives a High Five and speeds off for a well you name it gourmet whatever.
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I do sort of understand what he is saying although I don't think he communicated it well, nor can I but I'll try. I did not get the feeling he was an atheist, but disappointed in churches. We all know there are many scandals that come from churches and a lot of it involves greed and power. I understand that due to some experiences within the church and I ran across a lot of hypocritical people. This sickened me and I eventually left the church. I could go on and on about things that happened but I won't.
After leaving the church I never forgot the things learned from the sermons and continued to live by them by doing small acts of kindness, along with trying to live by the Golden Rule. I think jhrc4 was trying to convey just because you attend church doesn't make you a good, caring, compassionate person. You have to carry over the church experience into your everyday life to reach the fullest potential of being the best you can be in Gods eyes and others.
I hope this makes sense as I do have a hard time communicating on forums. I'm more of a face to face person.