Cali Coug |
01-05-2007 07:56 PM |
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Originally Posted by SeattleUte
(Post 51863)
The whole thing is crazy as far as I'm concerned. Give to your alma mater. To the poor.
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Come on, SU. How can you begrudge people for paying tithing? Churches, not just the LDS church, are among the most socially benevolent socieities in the world. The LDS church, in particular, fits that description. If you want to assist the poor, there aren't many organizations that care for the poor like the LDS church does. Catholic Charities would be one (also a church organization), the United Way, the Salvation Army (a church), and a handful of others.
As an aside, I think one of THE dominant themes of the Book of Mormon is to take care of the poor. Most of the BOM is dedicated to showing the importance of taking care of the poor, avoiding the pride cycle, and serving our neighbors (which means everyone). King Benjamin's sermon in Mosiah Ch.3 and 4 is among the most stirring sermons I have read.
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