Re: Church contributions
Well, it’s easy to see why most Irish people were Kerry, rather than faith-based Bush, supporters when you see the anti-RC bile posted on this topic. The original poster ‘horse’ simply asked how much others contribute in ‘Autumn Offerings’ – I’ve no idea what these are by the way – and rather than provide factual responses, this gave rise to a series of anti-RC Church diatribes. If you live in Germany, for example, you would be expected to register your religion and have a portion of your income tax diverted to the church. Of course you could refuse, but then try to get your kids into an RC school (generally the best) and you’ll find it’s impossible as you are not registered as an RC for tax purposes. They get preference. Now personally I’ve no axe to grind in this as I believe that most RC priests in Ireland are agents of communism (just look at the Marxist nonsense from CORI for example) so you won’t catch me darkening their doorways unless I have to, but if you are a member of a club you should contribute. I’d say 100 euro would be the minimum. You could contribute up to 200 euro, i.e. less than the price of a pint per week, which is a cheapo price to pay for salvation. Even if you are not a true believer at least you will get the moral satisfaction that you have contributed more than the other worshipers, or should I say begrudgers. Whenever I have to attend an RC church ceremony I always throw at least a 10 if not 20 euro note on the plate. I don’t know if it means much to This post will be deleted if not edited immediately but it sure embarrasses the hell out of the others chucking their 50 cent coins in.