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Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
so I joined a new parish and signed my kids up for religion so it costs $235 for the 2 kids and additional $75 communion offering so thats $310 already .so as I was leaving they said and there is a mandatory $200 donation to the church each year
my old church costs $125 for the first child and $25 each additional and there communion offering is only $50
oh and if you are late with a payment to this new church the late fee is $50
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karacg
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
I don't think my parish has a mandatory donation. 10% of your yearly incom eis suggested.
What kind of church is it?
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| Posted 9/5/08 11:37 PM |
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
I'm not sure how I feel about it but temple membership and hebrew school are outrageously priced.
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| Posted 9/5/08 11:47 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Without getting into a debate about religion...this is why I have issues with organized relligion. To me God never meant it to be about money.....
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by hbugal
Without getting into a debate about religion...this is why I have issues with organized relligion. To me God never meant it to be about money.....
G-d wanted every child to have a Bar Mitzvah at the Huntington Town House. I just don't know what I will do now!!!!!
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| Posted 9/6/08 12:17 AM |
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heidla
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by hbugal
Without getting into a debate about religion...this is why I have issues with organized relligion. To me God never meant it to be about money.....
ITA!!! I was shocked when I found out that you paid to be a member. Makes it seem like a gym to me.
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| Posted 9/6/08 12:20 AM |
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hbugal
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by hbugal
Without getting into a debate about religion...this is why I have issues with organized relligion. To me God never meant it to be about money.....
G-d wanted every child to have a Bar Mitzvah at the Huntington Town House. I just don't know what I will do now!!!!!
I couldnt afford a Mohel do you really think Im going to be able to afford a Bar Mitzvah!!!!!
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monkeybride
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by hbugal
Without getting into a debate about religion...this is why I have issues with organized relligion. To me God never meant it to be about money.....
My thoughts exactly.
Religions seem more like businesses these days. It's crazy!
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| Posted 9/6/08 10:10 AM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
No, you are not the only one. I think it's wrong to make a donation mandatory.
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| Posted 9/6/08 10:17 AM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Oh boy, ask my mom about this one, whoah! She paid a small fortune for me to be able to make confirmation after I refused to make pro-life posters and told the head priest I was pro-choice! They kicked me out and my parents had to pay thousands for me to be confirmed. I feel bad now considering I am no long Catholic
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| Posted 9/6/08 10:18 AM |
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mommy0604
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by monkeybride
Posted by hbugal
Without getting into a debate about religion...this is why I have issues with organized relligion. To me God never meant it to be about money.....
My thoughts exactly.
Religions seem more like businesses these days. It's crazy!
ITA...
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julz33
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
I don't think it is wrong.
These things cost money and the church is just trying to collect that money.
They call it a "donation" for tax reasons but in reality it seems like more of a fee for the classes. WHich I think they are entitled to. The prices are a little high at this new church, I could see that point.
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| Posted 9/6/08 10:23 AM |
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tran92
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
i would be annoyed at it being called a mandatory donation, thats an oxymoron. if they feel threy need the money, call it what it is, a membership fee, or whatever it comes out to be.
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| Posted 9/6/08 10:33 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
I think it's wrong to make it mandatory. They have to pay for books, electricity, etc - they're only tax exempt. I'm sure you can ask for a waiver or reduced rate if it's an issue.
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| Posted 9/6/08 11:02 AM |
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BigB
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
I am not sure what demonination you are but Catholic Churches in NYC don't charge a mandatory donation. Other denominations tithe and that just blows my mind. When I do go to church I give what I want and even when the babies were baptized, I wasn't charged a fee...they suggested a donation, but that is all...I never understood how the temples in my area sold tickets to services....I thought prayer was free....
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| Posted 9/6/08 11:06 AM |
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hope07
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
I think those donation are standard!!
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| Posted 9/6/08 11:31 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
No its wrong. I think that some in this day and age have to charge for things because how will they run or function without it. BUT they should have a sliding scale, somethiing like that.
Im SURE if you cannot afford it they will work with you.
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| Posted 9/6/08 12:21 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
we paid a 800 DONATION to get married...why dont they just call it a fee...geeez
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| Posted 9/6/08 12:23 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by karacg
I don't think my parish has a mandatory donation. 10% of your yearly incom eis suggested.
What kind of church is it?
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| Posted 9/6/08 12:31 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by rose825
Posted by karacg
I don't think my parish has a mandatory donation. 10% of your yearly incom eis suggested.
What kind of church is it?
All churches are 10% of your yearly income and thats per YEAR. Giving a small amount every sunday plus more at holiday masses. Its not much. Well its more then I can afford to give, but I think to many its not much.
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rose825
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by rose825
Posted by karacg
I don't think my parish has a mandatory donation. 10% of your yearly incom eis suggested.
What kind of church is it?
All churches are 10% of your yearly income and thats per YEAR. Giving a small amount every sunday plus more at holiday masses. Its not much. Well its more then I can afford to give, but I think to many its not much.
mine doesnt charge or suggest anything like that, they suggest a $200 donation at Christmas time.
They do have "donations" for weddings and christenings and stuff. They also have a school attached, so maybe that is where they get their revenue.
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dm24angel
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by rose825
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by rose825
Posted by karacg
I don't think my parish has a mandatory donation. 10% of your yearly incom eis suggested.
What kind of church is it?
All churches are 10% of your yearly income and thats per YEAR. Giving a small amount every sunday plus more at holiday masses. Its not much. Well its more then I can afford to give, but I think to many its not much.
mine doesnt charge or suggest anything like that, they suggest a $200 donation at Christmas time.
They do have "donations" for weddings and christenings and stuff. They also have a school attached, so maybe that is where they get their revenue.
The Catholic church as a whole suggests ths 10%..not individual churchs...I guess the Roman Catholic Diocese feels individuals should do 10% of their income.
Thats the suggested donation to churches.
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dm24angel
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Re: Am I the only one who feels that having a mandatory donation is wrong???
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by rose825
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by rose825
Posted by karacg
I don't think my parish has a mandatory donation. 10% of your yearly incom eis suggested.
What kind of church is it?
All churches are 10% of your yearly income and thats per YEAR. Giving a small amount every sunday plus more at holiday masses. Its not much. Well its more then I can afford to give, but I think to many its not much.
mine doesnt charge or suggest anything like that, they suggest a $200 donation at Christmas time.
They do have "donations" for weddings and christenings and stuff. They also have a school attached, so maybe that is where they get their revenue.
The Catholic church as a whole suggests ths 10%..not individual churchs...I guess the Roman Catholic Diocese feels individuals should do 10% of their income.
Thats the suggested donation to churches.
Ours said that in the church "handbook" when we joined a new church parish to have Noah baptized. When they give you the giant stack of 52 weekly envelopes etc. Every church I have been to has with it the paper that says Catholics believe 10% is generous donation or something to that blah blah blah effect.
Sorry edited wrong.
Message edited 9/6/2008 12:54:36 PM.
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