Alternative Spirituality

» pink101 - Spiritualist a personal definition

In response to Spiritualist a personal definition posted by sacred_insights:
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I have to fly; but, one thing before I leave for a few hours anyway.
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When money gets to be the motivating factor behind religion, we see certain issues coming to the surface.
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One of the most recent was this doctrine that God wants everyone to be wealthy. (What is that doctrine called? It escapes me right now. But, there is a word for it.)
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Since this doctrine came into being, churches have turned into architectural dreams and construction empires have been built on church building specialization. Banks have lent great sums of money to church bodies as they drummed up their building funds. One preacher doesn't do it for a church anymore. They have to have assistant pastors for different minority groups, and youth pastors, and directors of education, and even gymnastic coaches in the larger churchiversities. Many churches have branched out with K-12 school systems. And, church charities--run under the aegis of their state's charitable trust act of law.
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It's more than a preacher making a decent living. It is mega business. By the way, if we are business people attending the same church? You scratch my back and I'll see to it that business is directed your way. Oh, and by the way, the preacher has a landscaping business on the side. Do you need your lawn cut? How about we plant some trees and put in an English rose garden for you? Well, yes, we do charge a premium; but, then, you have the satisfaction of knowing that your money isn't being spent to hire some homosexual massuese or to buy some meth.
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Just a few of the lternatives that are available.
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-- posted by pink101