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Originally Posted by Immortal Goat
Ok, then, numbers guy, tell me. What was the core idea behind indulgences? For that matter, what about Tithes, or even the fucking COLLECTION PLATE?!?! You think I am ignorant of the Christian faith? I have been going to a Catholic school all my life! I used to buy it, now I don't. and it is because of what I have learned. I said I would welcome it if people tried to change my mind, but you gotta give me a little more proof than "I said so".
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Ever heard of Purgatory? Indulgences weren't used to gain access to heaven. They were only used to shorten one's time span in Purgatory. The concept that money would get you into Heaven is completely blasphemous, and contrary to the doctrine of Christian faith.
Tithes were used as revenue sources. Usually around 10% of one's income was given to the Church. The Churches in that time were political and economic centers. Much more activity than needed today. Many times, the Catholic Church has been engaged in wars (not the Crusades). Needless to say, running the Church in those days required a lot of money. Tithes were the main revenue source of the Church, just as taxes are the main revenue source of the U.S. government.
Good Catholic school ya got there.
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