Now this is funny. A sheep stealer is not someone who steals
sheep, but when a priest is so compelling that parishioners leave one church
for another. So how does this affect us?
What does all this mean: This fear of one priest stealing
another's is the reason why some churches will not work with their fellows.
The congregation and their donations are what support the church to keep
it open and thus if a "sheep stealer" is present they want to avoid
their parishioners interacting with this potentially more compelling Priest.
In short, they do not want to lose your money. Now if that isn't
disappointing I do not know what is. A priest is more concerned about
cash than the salvation of his/her flock. Very, very stupid in my
opinion, despite my understanding that they could shut down if enough people
leave. However, it would show how good a priest is and how much faith
they have if they do work together with other priests. In short, you will
know for sure that the priest cares more about you than your money when they
willingly works with other priests from other churches nearby. Also, when
you think about all the good one church does for the community, what would
happen if more of them work together for the greater good? Think about
it.
Conclusion: Sheep stealing is so dumb in my
opinion. If your church cannot keep parishioners then maybe you should
question yourself on whether or not you are a good priest, or what else is
going on in the community that could be making people not want to come to the
church. Do not let fear prevent you from doing what is right. Work
together, help each other and set an example for your parishioners to follow.
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