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Originally Posted by Rekna
Churches are not here to give handouts to people in need. That is not their purpose. their purpose is to prove a place of worship for God and spread the good news. Humanitarian relief is something they choose to do because they have compasion but to say thats the reason the church was made is foolish.
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Those churches that did not nor ever wish to help are not forced to. If they choose to believe that their sole purpose is to spread the Word and not contribute in any other way, that is their right.
But, I still see no need for them to be paid tax dollars for it.
I just feel if a church is more worried about replacing carpeting and whatever, as the donations from across the country flow in at enormous amounts, then they are in the wrong business.
As for the churches that opened their doors, gave all they could and refuse to take government monies..... those are the ones that need to be praised for those are the ones that in this case truly know what their purpose, mission and faith preach.
Those that stood watching as people starved, went thirsty and needed help and waited until the government "asked" have to be asked why and what would Jesus think of them.
To me those that take money and had to be asked are no different than the money changers that plagued the temples Jesus refuted.