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RE: NOT ALL CHURCHES FLY PRIVATE JET ___WEEK241 EPISODE #2
Thank you for this honest reflection, I really enjoyed how you let the question grow from the offering basket to the cement bags and back to your little village church. I would go even a step further than you. I don't believe churches should be taxed, not even the schools or other works they run, because so often they are doing what the state is not doing, caring for orphans and widows, supporting missionaries, counseling families, and helping keep a society healthy in mind and spirit. Running a school costs far more than Sunday offerings can cover. The real issue for me is accountability. When all the power and the money fall into the hands of one pastor and his family, that is where the abuse begins. Every church needs a governing body that oversees the finances and keeps its leaders accountable, so that the money truly goes to the work of God and not into anyone's pocket. Thank you for opening this conversation.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment, @acgalarza! I really appreciate how you expanded on it.
You ou made a very valid point. I also agree that many churches are doing what the state is not doing — caring for orphans, widows, running schools. Taxing them would just make that work harder.
And you are 100% right about accountability. That was exactly what I was trying to say in my little story. The problem is not offering itself, but when all the money and power stays with one family with no board to question them. Once accountability is there, people will even give more willingly.
Thanks for reading and for adding this depth to the conversation.
Thank you! That is a very important topic and likewise it's important to talk about it. 👍
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