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Should You Be Charged For Religious Services? by rodeo0070(m): 10:33am On Dec 23, 2012
In many lands, leaders of professed Christian religions and non-Christian religions charge a fee for religious services. These services may include baptism, weddings and funerals.
Some clergy are even on government payrolls for performing ceremonial and pastoral duties. Such functions may be appreciated, and churches have operating expenses to meet.

But does the Bible support such customs of charging for religious services or even of making people feel obligated to pay?
Re: Should You Be Charged For Religious Services? by AtheistD(m): 10:52am On Dec 23, 2012
rodeo0070: In many lands, leaders of professed Christian religions and non-Christian religions charge a fee for religious services. These services may include baptism, weddings and funerals.
Some clergy are even on government payrolls for performing ceremonial and pastoral duties. Such functions may be appreciated, and churches have operating expenses to meet.

But does the Bible support such customs of charging for religious services or even of making people feel obligated to pay?

Good question.

I dont think these churches operate a tithe scheme. If they did then they wouldnt need govt support.
Re: Should You Be Charged For Religious Services? by ooman(m): 11:17am On Dec 23, 2012
The religion of the Flying Spagetti is a "free" religion. All you have to do is say Oh Flying Spagetti, ruler of heaven and earth, i worship you. Then you are saved, then instead of charge you from worshiping God through tithes and offering, we would lend you money for business

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