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    November 17, 2008

    Baptizing Everything but the Wallet

    A cartoon by Thom Tapp in these hard economic times.

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    Posted by UrL Scaramanga on November 17, 2008



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    Posted by: joe t at November 17, 2008

    Saw this a couple of weeks ago ... love it.

    Here's the full cartoon: http://westcoastwitness.com/2008/10/26/dont-baptize-that/

    Posted by: weswoodell at November 18, 2008

    This is so true. What's worse is that it's considered normal. That's the way it is across the country. Even the institutional system considers it holy that 75 - 85% of the giving is devoted to buy hired help and buildings that benefit mostly the givers themselves. That's pooling, not giving.

    Posted by: Tim at November 19, 2008

    I really like the distinction between "pooling resources" and "sacrificial giving." I have heard of giving to missions and mercy ministries 10% of their budget right off the top. It would be nice to see the institutional church lead the charge towards sacrificial giving.

    Posted by: nate at November 21, 2008

    Sadly this cartoon (in fact like so many) reflect true society. Everything BUT the wallet!! Who did the original cartoon??

    Posted by: Sonelta at November 23, 2008

    A picture speaks a thousands words. In this case maybe a few dollars. Awesome!

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    Posted by: payday loans at July 9, 2009

    Taken together, this is a lot of belief. Contrast that with a "theist" who has only one important source of belief to guide their life. This is much simpler than placing your trust so fully in broad and ever-changing human invention.

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