They got how many trillions of dollars in gold and silver and jewelry and art and real estate and stained glass and they're passing the basket on Sunday so they can get the tomato farmers' donation?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critique of religious institutions accumulating vast wealth while soliciting small donations from the poor.
- In plain terms
- They have lots of money but still ask for small donations.
- What can you take from it?
- Question systems that hoard wealth yet claim need.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should institutions handle wealth?
- Who deserves donations?
Another view
Wealth can sometimes fund charitable works or building maintenance.
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