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In reply to the discussion: Busting the Myth That Christians Are More Generous Than Non-Believers [View all]cordelia
(2,174 posts)69. Might consider taking your own advice.
Christian bashing has been done to death around here.
How about something a tad more original?
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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