[Iscool]

Most pentacostal/evangelical churches I went to before I became Catholic was one man standing on the stage beating his fist into a Bible telling everyone they were going to hell if they didn’t change. No one read from the Bible but him. Then as the collection basket was passed around he kept saying the more money you gave the better God would like you. After services he hoped in his cadillac and took off with his blonde-headed girlfriend counting the days booty.

Apparently you didn't pay much attention...Those pastors always supply numerous scripture references and tell the congregation to go home and study those scriptures in their bibles (yes, Protestants own bibles) and the rest of the bible as well...

Telling people they are going to hell if they don't repent and believe...IT'S IN THE BIBLE...Of course they believe in a real heaven and hell...It is not a Catholic figment of their imaginations...

But they don't sell indulgences...You don't like them passing the hat??? Had a cousin who was a Catholic and he was sent a bill each month based on his income and was expected to pay it, plus, any other offerings the Catholic religion deemed appropriate...

[Kackikat]

AMEN

[NKP_Vet]

Anybody and their brother can call himself a “pastor” if they are evangelical. No training necessary. But being a former Amway or good used car salesman helps.