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Old 09-03-2008, 09:01 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy View Post
I agree 100%, but do you not agree that it is never really worded that clearly?

It is always painted in the light that the Church "pays for everything up front," which is actually likely untrue. It would be more accurate to say that the Church budgets for everything up front and is always cash flow positive.
Agreed. But stating it this way is not quite as satisfying to the pious.
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