faithistheword

THEIR money; THEIR labor; THEIR choice as to whom they help--woops! Perhaps that's what they object to most?

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Why should a church have to go groveling for approval to provide charitable acts? People consistently speak, at great long and loud length, about separation of church and state. It either is or is not. If it is separate there is no need for governmental approval of church activities. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!!!!!!!!!! What may work in my microcosm may not work even ten miles from me. It is the very local people in a community who see the needs of their "immediate" community and how to address the.

I posted this in reply to another on this thread; however, it is worth repeating the sugardores de sangue bureaucrats want the churches to hand over the churches charitable donations, and the sugardores de sangue will decide who is most deserving. The monies may not even return to the community from wince they came. They are called community churches for a reason. Need I define why they are called community churches?

Because I am TRULY attempting to retain some civility and dignity, I will NOT post the exact words running through my head to your, "That is something that local governmental officials should be able to coordinate with the possible help from state or federal agencies."

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

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VladimirPee

2 of the dumbest articles I have ever read. Filled with generalizations and lies.

Most Tea Party events which drew large crowds were not in Deep Southern Evangelical Area's. Stop listening to Homosexuals like Andrew Sullivan


Tea Party rallies continued in various locales around the nation. Many of these events were focused on opposition to state or local taxes and spending, rather than with national issues. Late April saw Tea Parties in Annapolis, Maryland, White Plains, New York,[90] Jackson, Tennessee,[91] and Monroe, Washington.[92] In May, there were six more Tea Party events in Tennessee,[93] New York,[94] Idaho,[95] Ohio,[96] Nevada,[97] and North Carolina.[98] During June, 2009, another dozen events were held in North Carolina,[99] California,[100] Rhode Island,[101] Texas,[102] Ohio,[103] Michigan,[104] Montana,[105] Florida,[106] New York,[107] and Washington State.[108]

Navysnipe Loc: Old West

God wants us to rely on Him, the government wants us to rely on them, thereby taking the focus off of God. That's why I say satan has his hand in government. It going to get worse...much worse.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

The government has NO way to overcome the word faith. It frustrates them beyond any comprehension.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I agree, AuntiE.

However, if it is inevitable that such intrusions exist, why not at least try to work out a situation where both sides get what they want, if at all possible? Sure, it probably won't happen, but...maybe it would. An attempt to work between opposing camps could produce an equitable arrangement.

How do other charitable groups, like Salvation Army, YMCA, etc. get away with their charitable "give-a-ways"?
I know of many churches and religiously affiliated groups here in Texas that offer such services, without retribution from governmental groups. They are all small, community-type get-togethers to help the needy.

Trust me, I have heard, read, and said any of the things running through your head...and then some, on many occasions in my life. I would survive, with probable shock value clinging to me in its' wake.:shock::oops::roll::wink:

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Large charitable groups get away with their " give-a-ways" because they are large and have the wherewithal to deal with/against the bureaucracy.

Honey chile (southern spelling) you are in TX. I am not. I am in a bureaucratic "do it our way or you do not do it".

Although these comments are about Christian Charity, here comes my unChristian statement. If the County Executive, my State House Delegate dropped of illness in front of my house, I would call the Department of Sanitation to have the pile of defecation removed from the street.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

No feces!?

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AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

I like the rolling sound of multiple syllables. :mrgreen: :shock: 8-)