I thought the NT overrode the OT doe :kobepls:
Quote me correctly, breh. :bpufedup:
Supersede ≠ override. They work together.
I thought the NT overrode the OT doe :kobepls:
Fail. NT supersedes OT. :bpumad:
I had the official stat to that, but can't find the site. However, here's the source to the 420 billion in 30 years source.
In Last 30 Years, Black Churches Have Taken $420 Billion From Members - Christian Blog
www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/where-is-the-420-billion-in
In Last 30 Years, Black Churches Have Taken $420 Billion From Members
Why Black Men Don’t Like Church -
http://www.naltblackchurch.com/pdf/invite-mentochurch.pdf
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Holla at ya boy :biden:
Lol ok Joe, I'll give u credit for actually citing sources that back what u say, although I'm overlooking the fact that they're mainly all blogs and hardly unbiased.
But ok, so the church has been taking money from its members and in ur estimation not putting that money back into the community. How does ur assertion of changing the ideologies inherently support economic growth? Christianity as a doctrine isn't antithetical to economic empowerment . Ur issue is with people/pastors more so than the actual faith
No, it doesn't you fukking moron.
it was on HC and its been awhile since i last saw it but ''to conquer a group of people you first need to replace their religion''Your oppressor forced that religion on you for a reason :rubiosippin:
Ideology/spirituality and economic growth is intertwined. Look at the Jews and Arabs. Also, practicing your oppressors religion will still keep you oppressed. I was miserable as a Baptist Christian. The Orthodox at least gives you the Bible in full and you have a better understanding. Also, practicing Judaic customs is better in my view because you are going back to tradition.Lol ok Joe, I'll give u credit for actually citing sources that back what u say, although I'm overlooking the fact that they're mainly all blogs and hardly unbiased.
But ok, so the church has been taking money from its members and in ur estimation not putting that money back into the community. How does ur assertion of changing the ideologies inherently support economic growth? Christianity as a doctrine isn't antithetical to economic empowerment . Ur issue is with people/pastors more so than the actual faith
Tithing and giving an offering is biblically based , which is the foundation the church was built upon.The early church never stood as a means of being an engine of economic power nor should it.
Billions of dollars inhaled by black churches and very little to show for it is acceptable?
In response to that, the 10% I can deal with. However, going over that is greed and unbiblical. There's a reason why I call most of these churches, "the hood trickle-down economics". That money needs to used to build businesses in the African-American communities.Tithing and giving an offering is biblically based , which is the foundation the church was built upon.
I do agree that churches should serve the people the same way that Jesus was a servant and in that regard yes there are many churches that are taking much more than they are serving. On the other hand I also believe that the fact that churches are still of the world and have bills is lost in a lot of ppl. In orderfor the church to operate and exist to fulfill any type of purpose they need lights, heat, maintenance, etc. Clergymen are also entitled to a salary. I won't defend the position that every dollar the church receives goes to good use, but with the exception of mega churches, church is supported by it's members. When ur members r mostly all low income it can be very difficult to aggregate the funds it requires to act as a social catalyst. I don't believe that the majority of churches are collecting a giant surplus , unless ur td jakes or creflo dollar.
When is the last time uve been to a black church in the hood ? I'm not going to debate u as to whether the church helps the black community as a whole, but for individual black ppl struggling in day to day life fellowship and spirituality keeps them grounded and sane. It's the last bit of hope and something to look forward to that they have.
Tithing and giving an offering is biblically based , which is the foundation the church was built upon.
I do agree that churches should serve the people the same way that Jesus was a servant and in that regard yes there are many churches that are taking much more than they are serving. On the other hand I also believe that the fact that churches are still of the world and have bills is lost in a lot of ppl. In orderfor the church to operate and exist to fulfill any type of purpose they need lights, heat, maintenance, etc. Clergymen are also entitled to a salary. I won't defend the position that every dollar the church receives goes to good use, but with the exception of mega churches, church is supported by it's members. When ur members r mostly all low income it can be very difficult to aggregate the funds it requires to act as a social catalyst. I don't believe that the majority of churches are collecting a giant surplus , unless ur td jakes or creflo dollar.