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how much did you contribute to the collection plate?
A plate is not handed around but there is a gift box on the table , £5 .
is that what the church live off? collections/gift boxes?
leave it out,not likely.Who wants to sit on those hard cold pews listening to some old vicar bang on about something he`s not sure about
No . The collections/gifts etc go to various charities & appeals .
The church gets its upkeep money from a church central fund .
The church gets its upkeep money from a church central fund .
but where does the church central fund get its money from?
The church is quite wealthy due to a build up of land and property investments over the years , i don't know the full details tbh .
Tried to buy a pub once but it was on church owned ground, like the huge Sainsburys opposite. Only allowed to have managers in the pub, no tenants.
You could look at it that way but the amount of money given away to various good causes from those investments over the years is pretty impressive . A lot of what the church does goes unreported .
Praise the Lord.......
http://www.thechurch.co.uk/sept_27th_09/pages/11.htm
http://www.thechurch.co.uk/sept_27th_09/pages/11.htm
those who only attend at festive-times are hypocrites too, either go every week or not go at all
ok custard-cream, I know it doesnt go unreported, but they way churches invest into properties go against the grain but thats a heavy debate
I'm off to the shop for more bevvy and perhaps buy some food
ok custard-cream, I know it doesnt go unreported, but they way churches invest into properties go against the grain but thats a heavy debate
I'm off to the shop for more bevvy and perhaps buy some food
look i`m not going to church but i quiet enjoy songs of praise with a nice little sing song
cheers, just rolled up a cigarette
may your god bless you too, back in half an hour
may your god bless you too, back in half an hour
Never been to a church service, except weddings and funerals. I have always believed the concept of God in an organised sense is nonsense.
Fenway- A 'church ' is not only a building , it can be just 2 people getting together and discussing Jesus .
I'm an atheist.
But when I have to attend church - weddings/funerals etc - I do come out feeling a bit better.
I think religion is a bit like the moon landings - I love the idea of it ,but I don't believe it.
But when I have to attend church - weddings/funerals etc - I do come out feeling a bit better.
I think religion is a bit like the moon landings - I love the idea of it ,but I don't believe it.
Haven't been to the Emiirates for a couple of months now.
custardcream64 I read the question as asking how many people go to a church service, the key word in my understanding being 'attend'.
I am sure there are many ways in which the word church can be perceived.
I am sure there are many ways in which the word church can be perceived.
We never went to church,
Just get on with work and sometimes things'll hurt,
But it's hit me since you left us,
And it's so hard not to search.
Just get on with work and sometimes things'll hurt,
But it's hit me since you left us,
And it's so hard not to search.
i used to go but have found church attendance quite difficult, don't hold same beliefs most of the time, either them or myself
Green Day Church On Sunday
(When I say)
If I promise to go to church on Sunday
Will you go with me on Friday night?
If you live with me, I'll die for you
And this compromise :)
(When I say)
If I promise to go to church on Sunday
Will you go with me on Friday night?
If you live with me, I'll die for you
And this compromise :)
Redbag .
This is a gambling site .
Religous folk are not gamblers ;)
I have a good mate who is religous and i know he disaproves of gambling as its in the church's black book ,yet he cant stop himself asking me about how it all works ;) :)
This is a gambling site .
Religous folk are not gamblers ;)
I have a good mate who is religous and i know he disaproves of gambling as its in the church's black book ,yet he cant stop himself asking me about how it all works ;) :)
I don't understand people who are non believers all their life then suddenly "find God" like he's a remote control for the TV. Very suspicious of their mental stability tbh.
coach i,ve prayed many a time when punting esp when in the last leg of placepot :)
gambling is a difficult one, i dont think the methodists approve of it...doesnt mention it in bible, tho common sense would tell you (or your conscience) that for eg. using all your money on gambling when ur family goes hungry is quite wrong...
what i truly hate is when the tv evangelists ask for money while they live a life of luxury, if i was in a chuch id want it to be the same as the people who lived out acts of the apostles where the needy were looked after etc.
Whole concept of church building is almost alien anyway
Whole concept of church building is almost alien anyway
although i do believe the odds of the loaves and fishes feeding everyone was around the 1000/1 mark in running
religion is a con in the bible belt in that country called united states of america
black people seem to celebrate it big-time
black people seem to celebrate it big-time
Christianity, Judaism and Islam all Middle Eastern cults
I must admit i don't like the word religion, i prefer to say i have a relationship with God .
As long as people don't try and push it down my throat, or do dreadful acts in its name, I respect their right to practise it as much as they like.
you didn't make your god up custardcream, you had to be part of a religion
I have my own Church, Church of Ovalman.
All welcome to join.
All welcome to join.
I can say with confidence that it depends on your definition of week
Religion = Load of old b0llocks
How grown people can believe in that sh!t is astonishing.
How grown people can believe in that sh!t is astonishing.
Not a regular church-goer ( :-( ) but I do pray daily, so that my family and friends will remain healthy.
I got banned from my local church for complaining. Word of advice....don't go in there and start bashing the bishop.
Some good people go to church weekly some bad people go to church weekly,some good people don't go to church and some bad people don't go to church.
The bit that bugs me is the people who slag off the church,don't attend mass,but when their child has to be christened,receive communion and confirmation they are there giving it the big I am,gets on my nerves that.
Personally I attend mass weekly and find my life is more enriched for having a good relationship with God,incidentally I sometimes pop into the church if I am passing during the week,and say a quick prayer,and have been surprised by the amount of men who seem to do the same thing,moreso than women.
The bit that bugs me is the people who slag off the church,don't attend mass,but when their child has to be christened,receive communion and confirmation they are there giving it the big I am,gets on my nerves that.
Personally I attend mass weekly and find my life is more enriched for having a good relationship with God,incidentally I sometimes pop into the church if I am passing during the week,and say a quick prayer,and have been surprised by the amount of men who seem to do the same thing,moreso than women.
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