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Old 08-14-2012, 09:37 PM   #1
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But... but their churches still insist you tithe, which is firmly Old Testament. And they (loosely) promote the ten commandments, which are Old Testament. And they insist they are blessed because they are the sons of and follow the example of Abraham, who is older than most of the Old Testament.
Ever make out a check payable to The Old Testament? The church insists you tithe, where they idea for the scam is immaterial.

Isn't it strange they're promoting (one version of) the Ten Commandments, when Jesus said forget that Jewish history shit, the only commandment is Love thy neighbor as thyself.

They are blessed because they get to cash the tithe checks. Also, they are blessed because they said they're sons. Their son's are emailing from Nigeria.
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Old 08-15-2012, 10:11 AM   #2
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Ever make out a check payable to The Old Testament? The church insists you tithe, where they idea for the scam is immaterial.

Isn't it strange they're promoting (one version of) the Ten Commandments, when Jesus said forget that Jewish history shit, the only commandment is Love thy neighbor as thyself.

They are blessed because they get to cash the tithe checks. Also, they are blessed because they said they're sons. Their son's are emailing from Nigeria.
Oh I agree. Tithing is what gives these megachurch pastors their big houses, expensive suits, smooth-as-butter cars and 'missions' to New and Exotic Lands... to convert the locals of course. After the safari. And the tours. And the beach. They sure didn't get the money from the lottery. The tax benefits of being the pastor of your own church are pretty sweet too.
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Old 08-15-2012, 11:36 AM   #3
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They sure didn't get the money from the lottery.
Buy your tickets now, and you could win eternal bliss! More tickets are more chances to win!
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Old 08-15-2012, 01:41 PM   #4
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Buy your tickets now, and you could win eternal bliss! More tickets are more chances to win!
No, no! The money is from BINGO!

and probably male prostitution. And a lot of art theft. Etc.
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Old 08-15-2012, 05:52 PM   #5
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So, do the last few comments point the way to the right to big tax refunds for true believers? You, Mr. Halliburten CEO, win a zillion dollar bonus, a zillion dollars in tax refunds (engineered by your tea party friends), and a trip to the Cayman Islands!
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Old 08-16-2012, 03:53 PM   #6
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Buy your tickets now, and you could win eternal bliss! More tickets are more chances to win!
Are my odds better than 1 in 175,711,536?

Also, can I get my eternal bliss in one lump sum or can I choose to receive annual payments?
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