The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Paying for Ministry

Sounds like these "Reformed Christians" are bone fide Socialists, which BTW is anti-biblical; aka: take from the rich and give to the poor. There is NO FREE LUNCH!! Perhaps these "Reformed Christians" (a misnomer in my opinion when describing such individuals) would volunteer to gift all the materials needed to produce pamphlets, books, DVDs, etc. and then volunteer their time to distribute them to all who want these "free" items at their own expense? How about asking them what they would think if their boss told them that they are no longer going to be paid for their job since he is going to give away for free or very little to those who either can't afford to buy them or don't believe in paying for merchandise?

Capitalism hasn't invaded the Church but rather flowed out of the Church which holds that Scriptural principles undergird it. The practice of Capitalism has been in practice since the early days of the creation of mankind

What do they think bartering is?

When one is on the receiving end of Socialism/Communism, everything is great. But when one is forced to give what they have earned and labored for it's a totally different matter.

Lastly, the word "Christian" has become so bastardized that it virtually has no actual meaning today.