Can religion be a financial drain too?

[Kross]

I have seen people that are very religious and they seem to spend a lot of money on their religion. They have to make contributions to enhance the sustainability of their religion. One of my friends says that religion is another financial drain that people don't realize. Do you think so too?

 

[magnus2022]

I believe that religion can be economically draining for some people especially those that are too religious. Some people can not be able to make realistic decisions based on their resources. I can only give what i can easily afford!

 

[eLdavis]

I think it depends on the individual, for some it can be a financial drain to them, then there are those who actually get blessed from giving.

 

[Min George]

Religion has been a big drawback for some people that I know in their financial lives. Some people don't even have the time to make money because of religious activities.

 

[Nomad]

It does not cost you money to become religious. Well, when you become religious you might want to spend on charity but the happiness you get is more than money

 

[Springtime]

Being religious does not cost you money. You can make donations only when you can afford. It is voluntary.

 

[neku]

Some people spend a lot of money on religious functions, rituals and pilgrimages. Yet in some cases, there are benefits of being religious, they may get political support.

 

[Kera]

Religion is a very big drain on most people. However, there are some people that are rational when it comes to spending on religion.

 

[Augusta]

While some religions promote financial responsibility and charity, others may have practices or beliefs that can lead to financial draining

 

[eLdavis]

Then again no one actually forces you to do whatever you do in the name of religion, so it does not really make sense to see it as a drain when they never forced you in the first place.

 

[King Belieal]

It does not cost you money to become religious. Well, when you become religious you might want to spend on charity but the happiness you get is more than money

Some religions require that you support the running of the religion with your resources. Religion needs so much money to sustain and the worshipers are taxed for that.

 

[Augusta]

Yes like in my church the leadership are always coming up with money demanding stuff almost all months