Pre-marriage counseling starts today.

[CRXican]

the church, what a scam

 

[jtusa]

Originally posted by: jdub1107

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Pre-Marriage Counseling And Wedding Policies
Qualifications and Approval

We believe the Scriptures teach that marriage is an institution established by God, and that it is a lifetime commitment. We also believe an understanding of the biblical foundation for marriage is essential for any couple considering marriage. For those requesting Pre-Marriage Counseling, asking to be married, or inquiring about the use of our facilities, we require:

1. Large donations to the Church so the ministers can continue driving there Cadilacs and live in nice big houses that boarder on being mansions.

FIXT for truth

I don't know anyone that is involved with the church full-time that seems remotely wealthy.

You haven't been around then. Many pastors/preachers/evangalists are just businessmen/women. Some of them are just in it for the money, and some aren't in it for the money, but they don't object to taking it when it's there. That's what turned me off to the whole organized church/religion thing. When you see what goes on behind the scenes it'll make you think twice about giving your money to a church.

The way I look at it now, is that if you believe you're supposed to tithe your 10% or whatever you feel, you're better off giving it to a reputable charity, or to a friend or family member who genuinely needs the help.

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: franguinho
WTF dont get me wrong, im agnostic, but i think this is BS... specially after reading that long post right at the start...marriage should be a fun, devout commitment, not another weird religious things with tons of rules etc

for some, maybe. others want to have a family within the confines of religion.

to each his own.

 

[TekDemon]

well I think some churches make you agree to seek counseling in case anything goes wrong with your marriage to prevent divorces, but that might not apply here.

That said, good luck with your marriage =)

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: jtusa4

Originally posted by: jdub1107

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Pre-Marriage Counseling And Wedding Policies
Qualifications and Approval

We believe the Scriptures teach that marriage is an institution established by God, and that it is a lifetime commitment. We also believe an understanding of the biblical foundation for marriage is essential for any couple considering marriage. For those requesting Pre-Marriage Counseling, asking to be married, or inquiring about the use of our facilities, we require:

1. Large donations to the Church so the ministers can continue driving there Cadilacs and live in nice big houses that boarder on being mansions.

FIXT for truth

I don't know anyone that is involved with the church full-time that seems remotely wealthy.

You haven't been around then. Many pastors/preachers/evangalists are just businessmen/women. Some of them are just in it for the money, and some aren't in it for the money, but they don't object to taking it when it's there. That's what turned me off to the whole organized church/religion thing. When you see what goes on behind the scenes it'll make you think twice about giving your money to a church.

The way I look at it now, is that if you believe you're supposed to tithe your 10% or whatever you feel, you're better off giving it to a reputable charity, or to a friend or family member who genuinely needs the help.

Like everything else in life, it depends on the church and the people running the church. I've heard the horror stories of church leadership abusing the money yet at the same time I have full confidence in my church because I see the things my church leadership does with the money and how they keep the congregation informed on where the money is going with projects, activities, and charitable organizations.

It's no different than choosing where you spend your money on anything else...you have to make yourself aware of what your spending it on and who it is going to.

 

[Stark]

I went through it 5 years ago. To me it seemed like a good exercise in focusing on the deeper, fundamental aspects of the marriage in the midst of all the planning madness that goes along with a wedding.

good luck!

 

[PanzerIV]

Congrats and good luck BlueWeasel!