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Paying of Tithes 2

On November 18, 1978, 909 people killed themselves allegedly  by drinking  cyanide -laced grape-flavored  Flavor Aid. The reason it is alleged that it was as to protest against the US government for "invading" their "paradise". Entering into  common   usage the term " They all drank the kool-aid ". This means that people are manipulated in doing what they might not have done by psychological techniques. Like deception, peer pressure, terrorizing, etc. Jim Jones was a young dynamic  charismatic leader of the People's Temple who was able to offer some hope. The story is sad has those people were offered what was seen as hope but in the long term was simple manipulation and stealing.  Jim Jones began to face various allegations among which he said to have been diverting the income of cult members to his own personal use. Amid the these accusations, Jim Jones and hundreds of his followers emigrated to Guyana and set up an agricultural commune...

Paying of Tithes

Daddy Freeze (Ifedayo Olarinde) is a Nigerian radio host, presenter, and an OAP (On Air Personality). He started what may be described as a mini religious reformation in Nigeria. As the printing press had a profound effect on spreading the message of Martin Luther. The internet and social media, as well as the radio waves spread is spreading his message in the deeply religious Nigeria. His message seems to have strike a cord among many. I personally might have not given it much thought and I have tried to pay it has often as possible when working. This might be due to the fact that my church is being as transparent as possible I have seen the effect of my contributions to people world wide as we have a section in our church which brings us mission report. During the mission report it shows how the church money is building schools, hospitals, etc in various regions of the globe.There is also an audit report and financial statement after each financial year, this is presented to the ...