Just imagine how many homeless families could be cared for, fed, given shelter and have the Gospel message demonstrated to them for what it cost to put on a show like this.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ChristmasCountdown/story?id=3974590&page=1
Makes me remember why I left the traditional church in order to give 100% of the tithe to the poor instead of spending on over the top distractions for the Saved.
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The pastor believes that the original event (the birth of Christ) was more spectacular than their production?
ReplyDeletedramatic: sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
characteristic of spectacles or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"
a lavishly produced performance
I am quite sure that overall the birth of Christ 2000 years ago was quite less spectacular in appearance. Although its consequences are quite spectacular.
I guess what you are saying and I agree with is that we ought to be working on things that are less spectacular in appearance and more spectacular in results.