[SoothingDave]

Protestants aren't used to pay-as-you go services. We just try to make sure we get our 1/10th up front.

That requires your congregation to be upfront and honest -- who can rely on that? LOL

SD, maybe you need to teach Simony 101 to the proddys.

sure, but it's not "simony." That is strictly forbidden. What we have is reimbursement for the economic "opportunity cost" of the Church's services.

After all, if the priest wasn't performing your wedding, he could use those hours to daytrade or flip burgers to make a decent living. I fail to see why he should suffer loss cause you want to get married.

SD

[Alex Murphy]

After all, if the priest wasn't performing your wedding, he could use those hours to daytrade or flip burgers to make a decent living. I fail to see why he should suffer loss cause you want to get married.

Quite frankly, I'd want to taste those burgers for myself before I make that decision. If he's a lousy chef, I'm actually doing him a favor by getting married.