"One of the reasons churches in North America have trouble guiding people about money is that the church's economy is built on consumerism. If churches see themselves as suppliers of religious goods and services and their congregants as consumers, then offerings are 'payment.'"

-- Doug Pagitt

#Religious Quotes #Offering Quotes #America Quotes

“The God of life summons us to life; more, to be lifegivers, especially toward those who lie under the heel of the powers.”

Source : Daniel Berrigan (1996). “Isaiah: Spirit of Courage, Gift of Tears”, Augsburg Fortress Publishing
“Tomorrow, our nation will sit on the throne of the world. [..] Tomorrow we will lead the world, Allah willing. Apologize today, before remorse will do you no good. Our nation is moving forwards, and it is in your interest to respect a victorious nation.”

Source : Khaled Mashal's Address at the Al-Murabit Mosque in Damascus, 2006.
“And so Iâ€™ll let you go, and let it be. Whatever”
“From a little spark may burst a flame.”
“What is is and what isn't ain't.”
“Whatever was the conduct of England, I am equally arraigned.”
“No, obviously, the time goes by, the English gets better. Ever since I met Melanie, that was almost nine years ago now, you have to just speak the language continuously, hone every word. So, and the proof for me of that, was actually in theater. It has to be two hours and 45 minutes on the stage speaking a language that is not your language, and singing.”
“Other dogs bite only their enemies, whereas I bite also my friends in order to save them.”

Source : "Anthology (Book 3)". Book by Joannes Stobaeus, 1536.

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