Every priest I've ever met drove a fancy car. I don't know where they live but it probably ain't too bad

The vow of poverty is a lie

What's wrong with being successful? Jesus said blessed are the poor in spirit, not poor in pocket

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Posted by Bestbank Tiger

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Posted on 9/3/17 at 6:48 pm to el Gaucho

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Every priest I've ever met drove a fancy car. I don't know where they live but it probably ain't too bad

The vow of poverty is a lie

Diocesan priests don't take a vow of poverty. Only priests in certain orders (such as the Franciscans) take vows of poverty.

They typically live in the rectory. They can build up a nice nest egg over time if they live frugally and invest well, or if they were ordained later in life and already had some money.

A priest in the Diocese of Biloxi makes $985 a month. Not a lot, but with free food and housing and no kids, they're poor only by OT standards.

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Posted by adavis

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Posted on 9/3/17 at 6:59 pm to el Gaucho

There is nothing wrong with being wealthy. There is something seriously wrong with a preacher having a multi-million dollar house and private jets. That goes completely against what Jesus taught. The wealthy also have an obligation to help those in need. I believe God gives people access to wealth to see what they're going to do with it. If they hoarde it, they aren't following Jesus. If God doesn't give us wealth, he gives us a unique talent or ability. If we don't use it to help others, we aren't living right

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