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[quote=Anonymous][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]

The sermons are the best part, imo, because they’re different every week and provoke thought. If community is what you want, there are plenty of other opportunities, like book clubs and meetups and classes for your favorite craft/sport/activity.

Yet plenty still go to church. So there’s definitely something about a church service and community that you don’t understand, or don’t want to understand. [/quote]

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