I’m surprised about the money too.
Sad in a way, that money must play such a big part in this.
The corrupted church trying to keep members in line by making them pay vast sums of money to leave. Like a Berlin wall or something.
I ALSO didn't know that "Officials" there who made the tough choice had to face a $8.89 million cost for the churchs property and membership fees.
I suppose we shouldn't be surprised that money plays such a prominent part of their national congregation. LOVE OF money plays a prominent part of MANY people's lives, regardless of faith or nationality.