Misssionaries With God Complexes

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I don't think Sister A was directing her comments to the people and churches who give; do you?

Excellent point.

[Owl]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

See, this is the problem. Yes, you are right - some have. However, when you take a WHOLE country that is poor and compare that to the small percentage you are speaking of, it pales in comparison.

When someone in the US suffers there are programs in place to help them "get through" the tough spots. So, we are still a spoiled and blessed nation.

Your anger is showing.

Again, I have already said this isn't about the poor people of Brazil, because everyone agrees there is a real need there. It's about the whining of a missionary who is supported very well by lazy Americans.

Btw, small church pastors and home missionaries don't get any help through the tight spots. If they struggle, we speculate they must not have the favor of God. We get annoyed if American pastors ask for money like this. Especially if its a different need every week, and posted on Facebook.

[Owl]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I don't think Sister A was directing her comments to the people and churches who give; do you?

Her statement was generic and broad brush.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Owl

Again, I have already said this isn't about the poor people of Brazil, because everyone agrees there is a real need there. It's about the whining of a missionary who is supported very well by lazy Americans.

Btw, small church pastors and home missionaries don't get any help through the tight spots. If they struggle, we speculate they must not have the favor of God. We get annoyed if American pastors ask for money like this. Especially if its a different need every week, and posted on Facebook.

I beg to differ. There's a Home Missions Dept at WEC too.

And, yes, there are programs to help small church pastors and home missionaries through the tight spots too. But, as Americans sometimes we are too proud to ask for the help (food stamps, etc.).

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Owl

Again, I have already said this isn't about the poor people of Brazil, because everyone agrees there is a real need there. It's about the whining of a missionary who is supported very well by lazy Americans.

Btw, small church pastors and home missionaries don't get any help through the tight spots. If they struggle, we speculate they must not have the favor of God. We get annoyed if American pastors ask for money like this. Especially if its a different need every week, and posted on Facebook.

By law, many missionairies can't earn an income in a foreign land. That is often a condition of their visa. Even their family can't earn income.

If a home missions church is 22 people, there is a little time to work.

[Owl]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I beg to differ. There's a Home Missions Dept at WEC too.

And, yes, there are programs to help small church pastors and home missionaries through the tight spots too. But, as Americans sometimes we are too proud to ask for the help (food stamps, etc.).

Renda, there is a HM department but you are muey loco if you think every - or even most - home missionaries receive even one penny. It's not about being too proud to help, it's about zero help available.

Again, if an American pastor got on Facebook or AFF and asked for money all the time posters would ask that they be banned.

[Owl]

Originally Posted by coadie

By law, many missionairies can't earn an income in a foreign land. That is often a condition of their visa. Even their family can't earn income.

If a home missions church is 22 people, there is a little time to work.

Huh?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Owl

Her statement was generic and broad brush.

My Daddy always said that if you throw a rock in a pack of dogs, the one who hollers is the one who got hit.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

My Daddy always said that if you throw a rock in a pack of dogs, the one who hollers is the one who got hit.

Works fine if you trying to find a yelping dog.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Works fine if you trying to find a yelping dog.

I think we've found one.