That's what HE tells ME. What, he hasn't told you directly about it, Orath?

I think you misquoted me. It should go as following:

"God, [I] will reward you [for your monetary donation to me] in this world and... [deadline is] in the world to come? [Sure, I should make it by then]"

Basically, it's one of my favourite contractual loopholes when it comes to repaying debts and such. The last tacit parts are what make it so powerful.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused, I know it's probably tough to be the creditor in such case. But it's so tempting to use it, people fall for it everytime.

actually, there's a segment of christianity that teaches a horridly false doctrine that goes along those lines. its a group called "word of faith" and they believe that God's will isn't for any of his children to be sick, diseased, crippled, poor, etc. God gives them health, wealth and happiness in this life. They base all of their teachings on skewed verses throughout the bible and the most common theme is to "sow your financial seed and reap the reward".

It's a very capitalist money-hungry way to view things and these preachers flaunt their wealth and look down on the poor thinking they are poor, unhealthy, crippled, etc because they lack faith.

its crap at its core and does not represent 99.9% of the christians in the world.

wait you dont like charitable christians? if you dont like the charitable ones... youre going to have a hard time warming up to the rank and file lol

@ orathaic

Why does it annoy you, Orathaic? Is it that you feel it's manipulative or false?


@Tru Ninja


I haven't heard of those guys, but it does seem to be an outgrowth of the old Puritan work ethic. Perhaps another "God helps those who help themselves" group? There is an interesting undertone that reminds me of the Hindu caste system, although I'm just working from what you've said.