Entries from September 2008

September 22, 2008

Church Paradox: Evangelicals vs. Evangelism

Evangelicals vs. Evangelism
I beg forgiveness but it would appear that most church are more concerned about fulfilling their “quota” on evangelising to other non-believers. And when occassion rises, they skirt around issues involving other beliefs. At times, they may resort to insensitive remarks. Some avoid interactions with non-believers. It is acceptable that an average [...]

September 20, 2008

Church Paradox: Fantasy vs. Occult

Fantasy vs. Occult
Churches have a serious lack of imagination. And that proves to be among their greatest weakness, oversight and fault. Parents and leaders and believers go berserk at the mention of dragons, elves, gnomes and probably get cardiac arrest when referring to goblins or anything demonic. At the same time, they universally praising C [...]

September 9, 2008

Church Tax

Source: Wikipedia
Austria
Church tax is compulsory in Austria and Catholics can be sued by the Church for not paying it. Anyone who wants to stop paying it has to declare in writing, at their local municipal council, that they are leaving the Church. They are then crossed off the Church registers and can no longer receive [...]