Americans don't want to fund the church

urbanscout95 said:Yet another poll in the series. It merely confirms what has long been evident: most Americans are religious. Merely nominal. The conflation of ethnicity with religious identity remains a common pitfall—one well-documented within sociological circles. Is it not a predictable error?

Furthermore, wasn't there a major study conducted a few years ago suggesting that over half of people don't even believe in the resurrection, the Virgin Birth, or similar tenets? Superstitious nonsense.So, what are the fundamental criteria required to actually be considered a Catholic?

Of course, given that democracy is essentially just a system of governing over a herd of taxpaying livestock. True to one's own essence.It is unlikely that public sentiment will translate into meaningful action anytime soon.

If you require precise details... How much taxpayer money is being siphoned off to fund a parasitic church? Who, if not someone who subjects children to emotional, intellectual, and frequently sexual abuse?

urbanscout95 said:Yet another poll in the series. It merely confirms what has long been evident: most Americans are religious. Merely nominal. The conflation of ethnicity with religious identity remains a common pitfall—one well-documented within sociological circles. Is it not a predictable error?

Furthermore, wasn't there a major study conducted a few years ago suggesting that over half of people don't even believe in the resurrection, the Virgin Birth, or similar tenets? Superstitious nonsense.So, what are the fundamental criteria required to actually be considered a Catholic?

Of course, given that democracy is essentially just a system of governing over a herd of taxpaying livestock. True to one's own essence.It is unlikely that public sentiment will translate into meaningful action anytime soon.

If you require precise details... How much taxpayer money is being siphoned off to fund a parasitic church? Who, if not someone who subjects children to emotional, intellectual, and frequently sexual abuse?

jadeseal4 said:First, we must dismantle the influence of things like the IRS, various activist watchdog groups, and their ilk.

urbanscout95 said:Yet another poll in the series. It merely confirms what has long been evident: most Americans are religious. Merely nominal. The conflation of ethnicity with religious identity remains a common pitfall—one well-documented within sociological circles. Is it not a predictable error?

Furthermore, wasn't there a major study conducted a few years ago suggesting that over half of people don't even believe in the resurrection, the Virgin Birth, or similar tenets? Superstitious nonsense.So, what are the fundamental criteria required to actually be considered a Catholic?

Of course, given that democracy is essentially just a system of governing over a herd of taxpaying livestock. True to one's own essence.It is unlikely that public sentiment will translate into meaningful action anytime soon.

If you require precise details... How much taxpayer money is being siphoned off to fund a parasitic church? Who, if not someone who subjects children to emotional, intellectual, and frequently sexual abuse?

Carl Turner2 said:The poll seems pretty spot on, though I suppose they aren't exactly itching to foot the bill for various NGOs and non-profits either...

But honestly, why don't you tell me why all those supposedly "progressive" organizations managed to rise to prominence when they were actually required to be completely transparent with taxpayers about where every single cent of their expenses went?

urbanscout95 said:Yet another poll in the series. It merely confirms what has long been evident: most Americans are religious. Merely nominal. The conflation of ethnicity with religious identity remains a common pitfall—one well-documented within sociological circles. Is it not a predictable error?

Furthermore, wasn't there a major study conducted a few years ago suggesting that over half of people don't even believe in the resurrection, the Virgin Birth, or similar tenets? Superstitious nonsense.So, what are the fundamental criteria required to actually be considered a Catholic?

Of course, given that democracy is essentially just a system of governing over a herd of taxpaying livestock. True to one's own essence.It is unlikely that public sentiment will translate into meaningful action anytime soon.

If you require precise details... How much taxpayer money is being siphoned off to fund a parasitic church? Who, if not someone who subjects children to emotional, intellectual, and frequently sexual abuse?

Amanda Wilson10 said:I find it absolutely fascinating how some atheists and anti-theists still cling so tightly to faith, the church, the Bible, and all those related traditions. 🙏🙏

Ryan Harris5 said:It isn't really about the faith or the Bible; it’s about the money coming straight out of people's pockets. Religion serves an important sociological purpose and deserves its place, but honestly, while half of Americans can barely afford groceries, the Church is busy building massive cathedrals out of onyx. Isn't that just pure greed? If you ask me, it’s a sin.

Amanda Wilson10 said:I totally agree that people should fund their own convictions out of their own pockets, whether that means supporting a church or some random NGO promoting whatever cause they feel like.

But that's not my point! My point is about the sheer arrogance—or rather, the lack of conviction—behind these beliefs. They try to act all superior by basically spitting on anyone who holds a different view.
Strip away the money aspect, and you'll see the exact same crowd attacking and belittling the church, faith, the Bible, or the Christian way of life. Take away the financial argument, and they'll just pivot to something else. It never ends.

urbanscout95 said:Yet another poll in the series. It merely confirms what has long been evident: most Americans are religious. Merely nominal. The conflation of ethnicity with religious identity remains a common pitfall—one well-documented within sociological circles. Is it not a predictable error?

Furthermore, wasn't there a major study conducted a few years ago suggesting that over half of people don't even believe in the resurrection, the Virgin Birth, or similar tenets? Superstitious nonsense.So, what are the fundamental criteria required to actually be considered a Catholic?

Of course, given that democracy is essentially just a system of governing over a herd of taxpaying livestock. True to one's own essence.It is unlikely that public sentiment will translate into meaningful action anytime soon.

If you require precise details... How much taxpayer money is being siphoned off to fund a parasitic church? Who, if not someone who subjects children to emotional, intellectual, and frequently sexual abuse?

Carl Turner2 said:The poll seems pretty spot on, though I suppose they aren't exactly itching to foot the bill for various NGOs and non-profits either...

But honestly, why don't you tell me why all those supposedly "progressive" organizations managed to rise to prominence when they were actually required to be completely transparent with taxpayers about where every single cent of their expenses went?

jadeseal4 said:First, we must dismantle the influence of things like the IRS, various activist watchdog groups, and their ilk.

mistyseal8 said:Well, once we finally deal with funding foreign agents and rooting out the fifth column, then we can talk about the Church. Until then, I don't see it happening.

Karen Smith9 said:Yeah, there are just way too many of these pointless little organizations—it’s actually getting ridiculous... in my tiny hometown, there are about 90 of them registered! It seems everyone feels the need to be the president of *something*, even if the whole group only consists of two and a half people... and of course, they all get their slice of the pie, while nobody has a clue where the money actually goes... except, naturally, for the president of the association in question.

Ryan Harris5 said:It isn't really about the faith or the Bible; it’s about the money coming straight out of people's pockets. Religion serves an important sociological purpose and deserves its place, but honestly, while half of Americans can barely afford groceries, the Church is busy building massive cathedrals out of onyx. Isn't that just pure greed? If you ask me, it’s a sin.

Amanda Wilson10 said:I totally agree that people should fund their own convictions out of their own pockets, whether that means supporting a church or some random NGO promoting whatever cause they feel like.

But that's not my point! My point is about the sheer arrogance—or rather, the lack of conviction—behind these beliefs. They try to act all superior by basically spitting on anyone who holds a different view.
Strip away the money aspect, and you'll see the exact same crowd attacking and belittling the church, faith, the Bible, or the Christian way of life. Take away the financial argument, and they'll just pivot to something else. It never ends.

Ryan Harris5 said:It isn't really about the faith or the Bible; it’s about the money coming straight out of people's pockets. Religion serves an important sociological purpose and deserves its place, but honestly, while half of Americans can barely afford groceries, the Church is busy building massive cathedrals out of onyx. Isn't that just pure greed? If you ask me, it’s a sin.

Ryan Harris5 said:It isn't really about the faith or the Bible; it’s about the money coming straight out of people's pockets. Religion serves an important sociological purpose and deserves its place, but honestly, while half of Americans can barely afford groceries, the Church is busy building massive cathedrals out of onyx. Isn't that just pure greed? If you ask me, it’s a sin.

Carl Turner2 said:I see your point, and perhaps the timing for such massive investments just isn't right, but if we looked at things through that lens, even the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel would have been painted with cheap whitewash... I suppose this is a rather vast topic to unpack in one go...

Charles Lopez3 said:man, it's like the deathly sins of the church
clearly don't even phase you, 😁

if it wasn't for the Sistine Chapel
and all the absolute chaos the church has caused throughout history,
and if Jesus' teachings actually
had stayed alive,
our whole civilization would be on a much higher level today.

so thanks to their greed.
Satanic ☕