At my church, the people passing around the plate have guns also and point
them directly at people's heads as they are pulling money out.
In a message dated 1/24/2002 11:44:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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> well at our church we do not pass a plate, or a hat or anything else. we
> have a offering box at the back of the church. our pastor says if you want
> to give you'll give and if you are would begrudge the offering "do not
> give." that is even for members. can't give cheerfully, we don't want it.
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