Can I get some fries with that prayer?

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StewartP

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So, as some of you already know,my grandfather passed away on Saturday. My father and aunt were in Albuquerque over the weekend taking care of his affairs.

In his mail, they received a bill from his church... $600 for PRAYING. This came right after they donated $120,000 in his name to the same church. This truly made me say "What the fuck?" Since when do prayers cost money?

My Aunt is going to write them a letter stating that they will not be paying, as he died anyway, and therefore the prayers were faulty. Seriously, how fucking disrespectful is it to send someone a bill for praying for them after a huge donation?
 
This is yet another example of why I detest "organized religion". Having faith and praying to your chosen diety shouldn't cost anything. Bring this to the attention of the local media... that will cause the shit to hit the fan.
 
That is the most ridiculously outrageous and retarded thing I've ever heard! Take Shamiaqua's advice and tell the media about these idiots. They deserve to have their greedy, holy having asses handed to them. What are these peoples denomination anyway Steel?
 
I'm sorry but your use of my Lord's name is not free. As a trademarked name I am forced to protect that trademark.

The cost per use of the names "Jesus Christ" or "Christ" are $5 per.

The cost per use of the name "Jesus" is 1$ per unless you can definitively prove that you are referring to someone who's given name is Jesus.

The cost per use of the names "Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" "The Holy Son" "Jesus of Nazareth" and "Jesus, the son of our Lord" is $10 per.

These terms are non-negotiable and non-transferable.

Your use of "Jesus Christ" constitutes a $5 charge. However, as it appears you used said name in vane, there is an additional $3 charge bringing your current total to $8
 
Holy shit that rates right up there with the stupidest things I've ever heard! Sending someone a bill for prayer...jesus fucking christ that just boggles my mind.

I'd be sending a really nice letter back to them, too. Goddamn...did they take two or three days off just to pray for him or something?

I'm with beef-roller...what's the denomination?
 
Actually what is the church's name. I have a few choice words about being a God like person I would like to state. Unless they are one of those creepy cults like that antichrist guy.
 
The denomination of the church is Christian Scientist. I've actually never investigated the particular faith until just a few minutes ago. Basically like any other branch of christianity, with a particular emphasis on spiritual healing. Christian Scientists shun hospitals and traditional medicine, and instead trust in the healing powers of Jesus. I know it always bugged my dad that my grandfather would never go to the doctor for any reason.
I guess that's why they figure they can charge like doctors for attempted healing through prayer?
 
So now at least I know why people put money into those baskets the church staff passes around during the sermon. It's not really a donation, it's payment for prayers! :doh:
 
Weird. I read a novel once in which there was a church that was like that. In the novel the church got into major legal trouble for damn near forcing their members to stay away from hospitals, and actually causing the death of a couple people because they didn't get the medical attention they needed.
 
Agreed. Get a copy of the bill made, and send/give that to the local media along with a description/explanation of the situation. The media will have a heyday with that!
 
That is truly sickening. I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm sorry for the extra kick in the nuts from the church. 120 grand wasn't enough? I'm hoping they really believe in a higher power so that when they die, they get kicked in the spiritual nuts. Fucking sick.
 
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