Simply put, this is shameful. I feel like I've been transported to some wacky, alternate Middle Age Europe, and instead of tithing to the Church to salvage your soul, you tithe for McMansion monstrosities, Viking appliances, and granite countertops:
http://www.time.com/time/business/ar...0.html?cnn=yes
Quote:
| "The pastor's not gonna say 'go down to Wachovia and get a loan' but I have heard, 'even if you have a poor credit rating God can still bless you — if you put some faith out there [that is, make a big donation to the church], you'll get that house, or that car or that apartment." |



