Florida church sends $1,000 collection notice to single mother because she didn’t tithe

[pgp_protector]

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/07/flo...ice-to-single-mother-because-she-didnt-tithe/

http://www.christianpost.com/news/f...ives-her-90-days-to-overcome-hardship-141514/

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/h...rch-members-complain-about-collection-notices

I'd wonder what other than being "Removed From the Church Roll" would happen?
If you're not a "Member in good standing" are you still able to go to service?
Will they send this to Collections?

 

[SepiaAndDust]

It's just a private thing between her and the church. Worst they could do (unless she somehow contracted into a legally binding agreement, which doesn't seem likely) is bar her from church grounds.

That wouldn't be a problem for me, because I wouldn't step foot into such a church, anyway.

 

[brinny]

No they didn't!!!!!!

 

[NightHawkeye]

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/07/flo...ice-to-single-mother-because-she-didnt-tithe/

http://www.christianpost.com/news/f...ives-her-90-days-to-overcome-hardship-141514/

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/h...rch-members-complain-about-collection-notices

I'd wonder what other than being "Removed From the Church Roll" would happen?
If you're not a "Member in good standing" are you still able to go to service?
Will they send this to Collections?

C'mon PGP, collections is not an aspect of this matter in any way.

While I'm somewhat offended by the tone of the letter church membership remains a private matter. She is not only free to attend other churches, she indicates that she hasn't even been inside the church recently.

 

[bhsmte]

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/07/flo...ice-to-single-mother-because-she-didnt-tithe/

http://www.christianpost.com/news/f...ives-her-90-days-to-overcome-hardship-141514/

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/h...rch-members-complain-about-collection-notices

I'd wonder what other than being "Removed From the Church Roll" would happen?
If you're not a "Member in good standing" are you still able to go to service?
Will they send this to Collections?

I didn't know church's were allowed to have mandatory fees.

 

[bhsmte]

Reasons not to go to church.

I guess it can get expensive.

 

[pgp_protector]

C'mon PGP, collections is not an aspect of this matter in any way.

While I'm somewhat offended by the tone of the letter church membership remains a private matter. She is not only free to attend other churches, she indicates that she hasn't even been inside the church recently.

Not an aspect, what do you call a "Collection Notice"

 

[NightHawkeye]

Not an aspect, what do you call a "Collection Notice"

Curiously, I don't see either the word "collection" or "notice" in the letter the church sent. Can you please point out where in the letter those are. Thanks in advance.

 

[katherine2001]

It's just a private thing between her and the church. Worst they could do (unless she somehow contracted into a legally binding agreement, which doesn't seem likely) is bar her from church grounds.

That wouldn't be a problem for me, because I wouldn't step foot into such a church, anyway.

Amen to that!

 

[seashale76]

To the story- I wouldn't go to a church like that either.

But it’s such a small price to pay to keep your soul from eternal damnation. WWJD?

Well- at least churches don't charge membership dues and admission fees and tickets are not a thing to attend holy day services.

 

[keith99]

To the story- I wouldn't go to a church like that either.


Well- at least churches don't charge membership dues and admission fees and tickets are not a thing to attend holy day services.

Uh, that is exactly what this is about, membership fees.

I'd say the thread title misses on several points. It does not sound like a collection notice and it also does not sound like a tithe as it seems to be several fixed fees.

 

[SepiaAndDust]

They should get into the selling of icons and relics racket, that’ll make ‘em some money.

Indulgences, Man! That's where the money is.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Here are two, there are more.


http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/990685/jewish/No-Tickets-Needed-for-New-Year.htm

http://www.ohelayalah.org/events/highholydays

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Of course, most churches pass the collection plate every Sunday, I wonder who makes more money?

 

[SepiaAndDust]

...every synagogue I've ever heard of, on the other hand, operates by a membership dues system- and they do charge admission fees and sell tickets for high holy days....

Really? I did not know that. Thanks!

 

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[pgp_protector]

Curiously, I don't see either the word "collection" or "notice" in the letter the church sent. Can you please point out where in the letter those are. Thanks in advance.

The Title of the reports.
For many years on this site, it was common to use the Linked Article title without editing it for the thread title.

 

[NightHawkeye]

The Title of the reports.
For many years on this site, it was common to use the Linked Article title without editing it for the thread title.

Fair enough, the author used hyperbole to attract attention to his article.

Noting though that the letter from the church made no mention of past due amounts.

 

[keith99]

Fair enough, the author used hyperbole to attract attention to his article.

Noting though that the letter from the church made no mention of past due amounts.

Depending on the point being made that either makes no difference at all or all the difference in the world.

If the point was that the title is very disingenuous and someone is a jerk, then almost no difference at all.

If the point was that the poster here was the jerk then it makes all the difference in the world.