Scientology shouldn't even be classified as a religion, sadly it is.
I don't know what you're implying, but you're probably wrong.
Quote from: Socker on December 20, 2013, 11:16:18 PMScientology shouldn't even be classified as a religion, sadly it is.Why not?
The Christian God requires a fee, in the form of a tithe, in order to be in his good grace. Requiring money is not the marker of a cult. Scientology is founded on faith and faith alone, much like a religion.
Other sects of Christianity require a tithe be given, they cleverly call it an offering though. While it's "voluntary" the bible still tells its followers to give to the church, which basically means that if you don't donate then you are not following the bible.
Quote from: DuckDodgers on December 27, 2013, 03:05:26 PMOther sects of Christianity require a tithe be given, they cleverly call it an offering though. While it's "voluntary" the bible still tells its followers to give to the church, which basically means that if you don't donate then you are not following the bible.Chapter and verse?
Quote from: spank86 on December 27, 2013, 03:13:19 PMQuote from: DuckDodgers on December 27, 2013, 03:05:26 PMOther sects of Christianity require a tithe be given, they cleverly call it an offering though. While it's "voluntary" the bible still tells its followers to give to the church, which basically means that if you don't donate then you are not following the bible.Chapter and verse?1 Corinthians 16:2, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Acts 2:44-47, Acts 4:34-35, Acts 5:1-11. That last one is especially explicit. God actually kills a couple for holding some money back.
A parliamentary report classifies Scientology as a cult in France. They require a fee to join a religion, an absurd idea if I've ever heard one.
Quote from: Socker on December 27, 2013, 04:30:24 AMA parliamentary report classifies Scientology as a cult in France. They require a fee to join a religion, an absurd idea if I've ever heard one.At least it's just money they want and not my foreskin in order to join.
Quote from: EnigmaZV on December 27, 2013, 03:49:22 PMQuote from: Socker on December 27, 2013, 04:30:24 AMA parliamentary report classifies Scientology as a cult in France. They require a fee to join a religion, an absurd idea if I've ever heard one.At least it's just money they want and not my foreskin in order to join.Catholicism wants your eternal soul so...