It’s by no means a recent post at exchristian.net but still, when it comes to a discussion about religious institutions and money, the topic is eternally interesting. Tyrone Williams starts by quoting a Ray Stevens song I’d never heard before, Would Jesus Wear a Rolex™ (On his Television Show)?
Instead of “What would Jesus do?” let’s ask them, “Would Jesus Wear A Rolex™?”
Considering all the injunctions in the bible to be POOR — how the love of money is the root of all evil, and how difficult it is for a RICH man to enter the kingdom of heaven, and blessed are the poor (in spirit?) for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven –- one must question the sincerity of today’s filthy rich church.
“Jesus” was so poor that he had no place to lay his head. He lived off the land and the charity of his followers. He owned no lands, no home, and no donkey. Yet today’s Christian in contrast owns MUCH. Diamond mines, TV and Radio stations, huge tracts of land, airplanes and Mega Church facilities are but the tip of the wealthy iceberg of the church. The wealth of the Roman Catholic Church exceeds that of many countries.
And, Williams reminds readers, it’s all tax free. I like this line, too – “If this “carnal” world belongs to the devil and his children, then why are Christians so hungry for the devil’s playthings?”
Oh, Flying Spaghetti Monster! Save us all from hypocrisy, Ramen.
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