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Unpacking the Financial Privileges of Religious Institutions.
15:39 - 20:56 (05:17)
The podcast discusses the financial perks of religious institutions and how mega churches sell merchandise and programs, offering a millionaire mindset, instead of focusing on charitable services. The speaker reflects on four years of research on religious financial privileges in their thesis.
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The speaker spent four years researching religious financial privileges for their thesis, exploring the privileges that come with religious institutions to serve others and the dead.
15:39 - 17:18 (01:39)
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The speaker spent four years researching religious financial privileges for their thesis, exploring the privileges that come with religious institutions to serve others and the dead. The journey of discovery took the speaker to an Anglican church in Calcutta, India, which inspired their thesis that is almost ready to be sent out.
ChapterUnpacking the Financial Privileges of Religious Institutions.
EpisodeFirst fruits
PodcastFaith on Trial: Hillsong
The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission has been looking into Hillsong, which may result in the removal of its tax breaks.
17:18 - 18:33 (01:14)
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The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission has been looking into Hillsong, which may result in the removal of its tax breaks. The investigation raises questions about why religious institutions are favored over other charitable institutions for tax exemptions and funding under the charitable statutes.
ChapterUnpacking the Financial Privileges of Religious Institutions.
EpisodeFirst fruits
PodcastFaith on Trial: Hillsong
The podcast discusses the issue of mega churches selling merchandise and promoting wealth rather than actually helping people in need.
18:33 - 20:56 (02:22)
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The podcast discusses the issue of mega churches selling merchandise and promoting wealth rather than actually helping people in need. The hosts express anger towards the hypocrisy of such religious organizations and their lack of focus on the true message of religion.