I think Jesus was a closet Buddhist. As for anyone that knows anything about Theology, we all have been duped to the smoke and mirrors of mans own greed and ignorance..............and yes, he would not agree with the current state of his practices.
Most Christians and others are not properly trained or educated in the search for faith/enlightenment/release. Once they find it they will realize that they no longer need the church. With that being known, many of these institutions have developed practices to continue to confuse and have the church member/consumer/addict to comeback for further explanation/fix with an offering/tithing.
As for the immigrants? I am not worried, I am more worried about the jobs that have and continue to leave this country. I/we are going to need that immigrant to pay for our future and current debt.
Originally Posted by Trnch
I agree, about not needing the church. I left a very prominent local church after hearing ministers call for, "obeying authority, and don't rock the boat".
It seems that the clergy doesn't welcome members who think for themselves.
LS