A scathing critique has emerged regarding the practice of certain churches and religious ministers accepting tithes from elderly, vulnerable individuals, many of whom suffer from dementia or live in poverty. The author, a self-proclaimed ‘God-fearing prostitute on Popeshead Street,’ expresses deep frustration and moral outrage over this exploitation. The letter highlights the case of an elderly woman in her 80s or 90s, surviving on a meager pension and occasional support from family and friends, who is still pressured to donate to the church. The author questions the ethics of religious leaders who fail to inform these elderly individuals that they are not obligated to tithe, especially when their financial situation is dire. The letter also touches on the historical context of brainwashing, where older generations were taught that withholding tithes would result in divine punishment. The author calls for legal measures to prevent religious organizations from accepting tithes from low-income seniors, labeling the practice as ‘shameful’ and ‘plain wickedness.’ The piece concludes with a broader critique of declining church attendance, attributing it to such unethical behaviors.
LETTER: A special place in hell for “Churches” taking tithes from poor old people
