Following a comment by a very close mate of mine, who surprisingly (for many) is a church minister in Australia, discussing the issue of tickets for a Hillsong Church event in Sydney, I couldn't help but comment..I find it rather interesting that one has to actually win tickets, or even need tickets for that matter to visit 'God's house', and sing to him and go down on one's knee for him. Actually I don't really find it strange. Some things never change in the world of 'religion economics'.. When did you ever see a poor Bishop or evangelical church franchise owner..? 'Payway' to Heaven..
The poor and naive are easy targets for the unscrupulous, no matter the banner under which they operate. Promises of Nirvana without a decent brochure, is a bit like investing in a Ponzi Pyramid Scheme with promises of unbelievable returns. Incidentally, I believe they've found Jesus in Aussie (and it appears that he did marry Mary after-all - now that Paul's stopped fibbing about his heterophobia). That should be a relief to many who've been hoping he'd pop by for nearly 2000 years! Looking forward to saying Hello-loo-ya Mate myself, when I next get over there. Wonder if he has a flock of happy sheep..?
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