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On a Sunday evening in August 2002, conservative evangelical powerhouse John MacArthur rose to address his 8000-member congregation at Grace Community from his lofty pulpit.

As men began distributing the elements for communion, a stern-faced MacArthur launched into a tirade about a woman in the church who was apparently living in sin.

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Where is Eileen Gray’s husband today?

Fast forward to the present, and we find David Gray residing behind the walls of a California prison, serving a sentence of 21 years to life. His transgressions? Convictions of “aggravated child molestation, corporal injury to a child, and child abuse.”

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Reminder to check where your tithes are going. Don't just assume they're going to "feed the hungry." They could be making their way to people like this.

[–] yuknowhokat 3 points 1 year ago

Most churches give away a only a tiny percentage of what they take in. Donations for the poor or otherwise disadvantaged are usually a special collection or special fundraising.