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If money is the root of evil, why do they ask for it in church?

i just have $5 this morning!

Posted - February 19, 2017

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  • 6988
    Money is not evil. It is a tool to exchange goods and services.  Some goods and services may be evil. Therefore, goods and services are the root of all evil.
      February 19, 2017 11:22 AM MST
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  • Again this was suppose just to be a silly question. You don't have to take my questions seriously. Thank you for sharing.
      February 19, 2017 11:25 AM MST
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  • 6988
    But, but, I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.
      February 19, 2017 11:47 AM MST
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  • Alright do you, I'm just trying to save you time and not waste your knowledge. I didnt call you Shirley, why would I?
      February 19, 2017 11:49 AM MST
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  • 6988
    Watch the movie; 'Airplane!' and you will understand my joke about Shirley. 
      February 19, 2017 11:52 AM MST
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  • Okay thank you for the referenence. 
      February 19, 2017 11:54 AM MST
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  • 5835
    1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil:"

    First, it says love of money, not just money. Second, it is mistranslated. It literally says a root, not the root, and evil is plural and genitive. Correct translation is "For the love of money a root of all kinds of evils:" This post was edited by Not Sure at February 21, 2017 6:32 PM MST
      February 19, 2017 11:24 AM MST
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  • Again as I already stated. This was a silly question, no need to get serious.
      February 19, 2017 11:26 AM MST
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  • 5835
      February 19, 2017 11:28 AM MST
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  • I really didnt mean to "provoke" anyone but many people have been getting very logical and serious about my silly questions. Thank you for understanding.
      February 19, 2017 11:30 AM MST
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  • It's part of the fun of it.  You'll get used to it.
      February 19, 2017 11:56 AM MST
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  • Possible correct translation, though "panton ton kakon" literally just says "of all the evils". It's sort of up to context to realize that obviously money is not involved in EVERY SINGLE EVIL that exists. It's deliberately hyperbolic. 
      February 19, 2017 11:31 AM MST
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  • 372
    The phrase is the LOVE of money, not just "money".

    EDIT - Posted same time as jewels. jewels was a better answer.  This post was edited by Louie at February 19, 2017 11:27 AM MST
      February 19, 2017 11:25 AM MST
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  • Please read my previous responses. Thank you for sharing.
      February 19, 2017 11:26 AM MST
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  • 5835
    Well bless your heart! It's nice to see my name mentioned without the word "moron".
      February 22, 2017 12:46 AM MST
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  • Yeah good luck posting a non-serious question about religion haha. The usual suspects will jump down your throat! This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at February 19, 2017 1:06 PM MST
      February 19, 2017 11:30 AM MST
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  • So I see, people make assumptions so quickly. My previous posts show I'm not really serious but it is what it is. This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at February 19, 2017 11:33 AM MST
      February 19, 2017 11:32 AM MST
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  • 7280
    I don't think it's wise or reasonable to think that people should take questions on here as being "silly."...

    If you want us to think your are silly, then let us know in each question whether you are silly or serious....

    I don't want to wast my time thinking about problems that don't exist even hypothetically. This post was edited by tom jackson at February 21, 2017 6:34 PM MST
      February 19, 2017 11:34 AM MST
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  • Look at my previous posts and it will determine how silly my questions are . You are voluntary answering my questions, you are voluntary wasting your time, all I did was ask silly questions. Good day.
      February 19, 2017 11:38 AM MST
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  • 7280
    I did not realize that I was wasting my time....

    I was giving you the benefit of the doubt....

    My mistake....

    As I just indicated elsewhere in a comment, I will simply skip your questions.

    Good life.
      February 19, 2017 11:43 AM MST
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  • Now you know, I even tried saving you the time. Didnt mean to affect you in any way, I apologetiize if I did, it was meant to be light hearted and silly.
      February 19, 2017 11:46 AM MST
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  • The church has bills to pay, bills are evil. BTW, who says that churches necessarily aren't evil?


        #Good without God This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at February 19, 2017 6:28 PM MST
      February 19, 2017 11:57 AM MST
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  • 7280
    Morning, (oops, afternoon---1:13)...

    Been on here about 3 hours...About to take a break....

    Regards...
      February 19, 2017 12:13 PM MST
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  • Good to see you, Tom. 
      February 19, 2017 12:44 PM MST
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