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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Perhaps we could rethink the role of the priest, preacher, rabbi?
The whole fiasco is a business, with the congregation paying a lot to support the priests living expenses and family. A lot of that money could be used better to support important work like charity, which is what congratulations are supposed to do.
Historically the priest is just a relic of times gone past. Everyone can read, everyone has a copy of the holy book. Anyone can listen to a sermon via radio, podcast. People are educated enough to not need the services. Paying someone to preach once a week and hold the occasional wedding, funeral is excessive

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Is that all you think they do?
Our rector ( Episcopal) does a lot more than that and works every day of the week except Monday and even on Mondays will handle emergencies.[/quote]
How does that differ from the people volunteering without pay?
Is the congregation really there to support the priests life style[/quote]

A lot of people like to hear some wisdom from their pastor once a week.  There are so many outlets for wise words these days, I don't see how this model will last much longer.[/quote]

If I want to hear wise words about politics or unsolved crimes I’ll go to a podcast, thanks. If I want to hear a religious interpretation I’ll go hear a sermon. [/quote]
I can also read the book myself
I am not so dumb that I need someone else to do that for me[/quote]

You do you. But many of us want somebody who’s studied the book to help us interpret, whether or not we feel bound by their interpretation. And [b]we also like to be part of a community of seekers[/b]. [/quote]

Now you're talking.  Who cares if the sermons are boring when you can see the same friendly faces week after week.  The sermon is just part of a bargain - along with the vestments and building maintenance.   And annual salaries  And choir directors, etc. [/quote]

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