Originally Posted by Swampman1
Originally Posted by efw
A proper understanding of one's role in the Church requires that we recognize our own sinfulness and need for grace... and our need to extend that grace to our brothers and sisters in the faith.


I understand all that better than most and see no need for a church. Spent 50 years in churches...gave them about a quarter of a million dollars....and got nothing in return. My advise is run for your life....and soul's sake.


Swampy,

Did any of your 250k go to save even one person's soul, or teach him/her about Jesus? If so, I'd consider that money well spent!

IMO you don't give to a Church to get something in return. You give because of what the Church, and Jesus, has provided you - grace, mercy and salvation! Jesus said, "where two or more of you are gathered in my name, there I am also"...

“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”
ALDO LEOPOLD