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Why did the rich people donate money to the churches?
The rich people donated their money to churches. Different groups of people gave their immense contribution by their labour, materials and money for their construction.
What was the relation between a church and society?
Church is a religious symbol. It has been created by society and for the benefit of society. In order to better understand their relation, Church in the olden times also acted as dispenser of justice. Thus, people in the society were controlled by the Church.
What do you know about tithe?
A tithe is a portion (10\%) of your income given as an offering to your local church. (Fun fact: The word tithe literally means tenth in Hebrew.) The Bible explains that tithing is an important part of faith for those who follow God and that your tithe should be money you set aside first.
Why do people give money to churches?
On top of this churches are also a place they see often and feel personally connected to. (Universities and museums also tend to get lots of donations for these same reasons.) Most people do not think critically about where they give, they just give to the first place that comes to mind, and often this is a church or other place of worship.
Why do so many people donate to charity?
Churches get around this by having a great peer pressure system that can remind people to donate every Sunday. On top of this churches are also a place they see often and feel personally connected to. (Universities and museums also tend to get lots of donations for these same reasons.)
Do churches make people better off?
The way churches spend their money is not the only problem. They also have no strong evidence that they make people better off. This is a big deal. For example, would you donate to Homeopaths Without Borders?
Is the church a good charity?
Even if you are religious, churches are not a good charity. Many people complain if CEOs of charities are paid more than $100,000, and would riot if they were paid over 1 million. The pope on the other hand is estimated to have an income of 200 million ( 1).