[Campion]

Which is better, to beg for money or to sell forgivness?

Have you ever seen (with your own eyes) a Catholic or Orthodox priest "sell forgiveness," or are you engaging a little bit of reflexive slander?

[PetroniusMaximus]

"Have you ever seen (with your own eyes) a Catholic or Orthodox priest "sell forgiveness,"

The historical practice of selling indulgences is a well know fact. Do you deny Tetzel sold them?

The issue of whether the RCC may officially condemn or condone such practices has no direct bearing on this. We both have our Simonist apostates. Both practices, selling and begging are despicable to God and bring dishonor to His name.

[Markdb]

I think our whole discussion here is somewhat pointless. Of course there are corrupt ministers, both Protestant and Catholic. There are also corrupt businessman, police officers, and of course politicians, but that doesn't make them all corrupt. We have to make judgements on an individual basis.
As for me I happen to believe God wants his children to prosper. After all it takes money to spread the gospel. If he owns all the cattle on a thousand hills and has streets paved with gold why would he want his kids to struggle and just barely get by. It's not wrong to have money, it's just wrong for your money to have you.