[Alex Murphy]

Seems to me that it's none of her business how the church spends money. If she gives money it's freely given by her choice but I suspect she doesn't give. I also doubt she has any right to info on the priest either.

Meanwhile, on another thread, Catholic and Orthodox fiscal policies are praised, and Protestant policies lambasted, over the same issue.

[cripplecreek]

And I'm not even Catholic myself.

[sinkspur]

Meanwhile, on another thread, Catholic and Orthodox fiscal policies are praised, and Protestant policies lambasted, over the same issue.

Not the same issue. That thread is about the salaries of clergy. Orthodox and Catholic clergy are lower middle class, and proud of it, while ministers like Joel Osteen's earnings are in Alex Rodriguez' league.