Originally Posted by Praxeas (Post 963569)

I see a huge difference. In America you build a church and the people aren't living on a cup of rice a day and if they were that poor they can get free food in most cities.

Most people in churches I am familiar with in America, have cars and can get to church. The Pastor is being paid nicely and there are funds coming in for other things too.

In other places like Brazil when you are a missionary to several peoples including tribes, you not only don't just have a thriving church that has tons of money, but you have to drive and even hike to people living out in the boonies.

Someone that can be a missionary to a place like Germany can probably get a decent paying job too

Originally Posted by Owl (Post 963325)

You didn't specify. Oh well.

I'm just a bitter, yelping dog who should be ashamed of himself.:blah

Originally Posted by kristian's_mom (Post 963614)

My mom had a huge collection of christian books and cassettes when I was a child. I'll never forget reading one called Of Caesar's Household. It was about a family of missionaries in either Colombia or Brazil, I won't go into detail what happened to their family but I have nothing but the utmost respect for missionaries.

Originally Posted by Berkley (Post 963600)

sole purpose

Originally Posted by Cindy (Post 963606)

I am giving Owl the benefit of doubt, as I think he misunderstood Sister Alvears post on Facebook.