I would rather bring them to a church event about Jesus than have them gamble their money away in the name of God.
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> On Jul 25, 2014, at 5:06 AM, Angel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> The three branches of the Catholic Church also give millions to the world as well. Supporting many charities, monasteries, and convents. Since fewer these days are choosing to dedicate their lives to religious vocations, often bingo assists a good deal with the supporting of the schools attached to the parish churches. Those who attend the games are aware of the good their support provides. Not to mention the social outlet it provides for so many who would otherwise risk the loneliness of isolation. I meet many such dear people as I travel to and from work. We all have the right, as did I regarding this persons publishing of his book to not support such. As you have chosen to do. I will not condemn you for your choice not to want to support my Church. In fact, I would understand your desire not to do so. Just as I have the right not to be gainsaid regarding my choice not to read or to purchase this book. I doubt I shall be afforded the same graciousness, however. In this world, charity among men is often lacking.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Carter" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 4:25 AM
> Subject: Re: Just read the book
>
>
> The Catholic Church makes millions everyday.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jul 24, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Pat Ferguson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> Come on Angel, get realistick here.
>>
>> You know the Bible is sold and there is money made on the Holy Scriptures, so why are you questioning rediculously, as you are, the fact that someone has made some money on such a book.
>>
>> Just think of the money that has been made on the Bibles that have been sold.
>>
>> And how do you know they are makingMillions?
>>
>>
>> Thanks much.
>>
>> Many Blessings,
>>
>> Pat Ferguson
>> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 4:13.
>>
>>
>> At 06:44 PM 7/24/2014, you wrote:
>>> Yes I am going to continue to question the motivations of anyone who writes a religious book and makes more money than did those who wrote the original Greek and Hebrew scriptures. Or who makes more money from what it is they write than did our Lord who walked this earth. Because I think their basic motivation is economic gain. I am sure economic gain was not the basic motivation of the biblical authors. As for Catholics of all three branches of the Faith, I can't control what it is they read. I disagree with many who practice many things. I don't object to the reading of most literature, or what passes for literature these days, for any reason. But, when possible contrivance passes itself as fact, and is believed as such. As in stigmata, for example. I feel the need to criticize. I have read many texts from various non Christian religions. Whose authors had what I suspect are purer motives, and I disbelieve their content equally.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 4:22 PM
>>> Subject: Just read the book
>>>
>>>
>>>> Angel,
>>>>
>>>> What are you going to do with all the Catholics who read this little book, filled with Biblical and Scriptural confirmations, and believe the stories are true and Biblical? Are you going to still keep belittling the family for making money or being paid for their labors. Read the book, not a review. Read the book and then come back and tell us all the Biblical references used by the pastor are incorrect and taken out of context. A lot of Catholics have already read this book and believe it is real. You haven't read it and still say it isn't real nor are we real for believing it's true. I still think you are just plane afraid to read it for fear of what you will find.
>>>>
>>>> Phil.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Angel" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:18 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: Angel, Please first read Heaven is for real: a little boy's astounding story of his trip to heaven and back.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I read a review of the film which sprang from the book. The review says the book is basically a father's permission for the telling and the writing of this event. How much input did the father have in any possible altering of the Childs experiences to sell the book and the film? How much money is being made resulting from both the book and film? How much notoriety are both the child and his father to receive from the sales of these commercial products? Verses, how much of the above were made by the apostles. Considering their stories were codified at least a century and a half following the death of our Lord, and not one of the apostles made a cent from the telling of their stories. All of which I believe. I am wondering why more of you aren't more skeptical than you all seem to be. In view of the above. I am sure, if I came out with some book maintaining I had such an experience, many would ask about, and would wonder about the same things before they even attempted to believe my claims. I dare say many might even be on this list. My Faith being different than is your Faith might be a beginning point from which your skepticism might spring. It would perhaps proceed from there. Just some other things to ponder when reading the book. Or while viewing the film.
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Carter" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:10 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: Angel, Please first read Heaven is for real: a little boy's astounding story of his trip to heaven and back.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I agree Donna
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 24, 2014, at 5:56 AM, Donna Bell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>> I haven't read the book yet, but I intend too. My first reaction to
>>>>>> what I'm reading is that this family needs our prayers, and
>>>>>> compassion.
>>>>>> Any book that talks about miracles should be weighed against scripture,
>>>>>> but it seems like what happened to this little one is meant to encourage us.
>>>>>> I haven't walked on water, or raised the dead, but God has saved my
>>>>>> life more than once, and the testimonies from these events have lead
>>>>>> people to salvation, which is what really matters.
>>>>>> We'll know the book by it's fruit. Angel, I'm sorry you seem so angry.
>>>>>> Blessings,
>>>>>> Donna
>>>>>>> On 7/23/14, Phil Scovell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>>>> Then tell us everything that is theologically wrong with this miraculous
>>>>>>> experience. I get the feeling you don't want to read this little book and
>>>>>>> I'm wondering why. Why do you want to argue what you believe when you
>>>>>>> haven't read this book of a little boy's testimony confirmed by Scripture
>>>>>>> from beginning to end. Are you worried it might challenge some of your most
>>>>>>> closely held beliefs?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Phil.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks much.
>>>>
>>>> Many Blessings,
>>>>
>>>> Pat Ferguson
>>>> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 4:13.
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