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In reply to the discussion: Busting the Myth That Christians Are More Generous Than Non-Believers [View all]as some religious people conclude "Blessed by God". I know several denominations that openly preach one's success in business endeavors is directly proportional with how much God loves you. Unfortunately, many people equate their success in business to be equal to how big their bank account is; and all too often the best way to an increased a pay check is to deprive someone else of $.
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Barbara Ehrenreich had the same experience when she did research for "Nickeled and Dimed":
Arugula Latte
Feb 2013
#44
As a former waiter, I disagree with the idea that churchgoers are the worst tippers
dr.strangelove
Feb 2013
#19
That whole incident speaks to a general entitlement complex I've seen in these God people.
pink-o
Feb 2013
#23
No, they're bad tippers and often uncaring about anyone outside of their narrow worldview
catbyte
Feb 2013
#30
I've already replaced a reference to Christians in the very OP with a group of YOUR chosing
NoGOPZone
Feb 2013
#77
No, I think it's OK to say that it's a myth that Christians are more generous than non Christians
NoGOPZone
Feb 2013
#99
How am I being bigoted? I have PERSONAL EXPERIENCE with after-church cheapskates
catbyte
Feb 2013
#60
The thread title refers to "Christians," not "hypocrites." Do you equate the two? (nt)
Nine
Feb 2013
#43
It's been that way forever. After church was the WORST. And this was the 1970's.
catbyte
Feb 2013
#28
I was a waitress in a very popular place. None of us liked waiting on church groups.
WCLinolVir
Feb 2013
#33
What a colossal waste, to give money to a church, unless it goes directly to helping the needy,
Arugula Latte
Feb 2013
#42
When I was a waitress long ago, I noticed an inverse relationship between income and tipping.
yardwork
Feb 2013
#80
Oooh oooh. I remember this time this woman made me make her salad from the salad bar!
yardwork
Feb 2013
#82
Church offerings are mostly not charity. They are dues to keep the club going.
BlueStreak
Feb 2013
#79