I use Tide detergent because it's a status symbol?!?

[maddhatir]

Did you call her a FREAK?! and then

 

[DemonLlama]

I hope you are not still thinking of attending that church? THIS is one of MANY resaons I DO NOT go to Church! I buy WHAT I want, and no-one tells me HOW I spend my Money, incuding DH!

Wait, this one woman speaks for the whole church??

SHE was out of line, WAYYY out of line, not the church.

Unfortunately, it's that kind of hypocrisy that makes many people assume all Christians are like that.

Next time you see her, tell her you've prayed about it and think God would rather you make sure you don't go bankrupt over the surgery so you can continue to give as you have been, but that He told you to tell her selling the Lincoln and buying a used Toyota would go along way in raising the much needed funds.

 

[PhotobearSam]

Her attitude reflects badly on your church in my opinion. Is this a certain religious thing as I have never had anyone from my Catholic church ever approach us about not giving enough.

My uncle is Weslyan (Spelling) church and they give a percentage I think it's 15%.

Sorry, just curious.

 

[Steffi]

A shakedown by your church?! I can't believe that! What an incredibly rude & pushy woman, and what a way for a church to go about collecting.

As for Tide & whatever else being staus symbols, maybe she's too busy demanding money from people to have a look through her coupons. I get name brand (yes, fancy laundry detergent ) products for much cheaper than store-brand products by keeping an eye on sales and using my coupons accordingly.

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

A status symbol is something that shows people you have a higher status than others..this would mean you would have to invite everyone over to dig in your laundry room and under your sink to see you are in an upper echelon!!

Please!!!!
..do what my mother recently did..she didn't approve of the way her church was spending their funds, so she started sending it to a church owned orphanage (affiliated with our denomination)..you are still doing the right thing by giving to the Lord..nothing says you have to give to YOUR church

 

[oxfordcircus]

To have this church lady come into your home and point out your "improper" spending choices is beyond rude. That sounds almost cult-like - like "you're a sinner because you're not spending your money to best benefit the church." I'm sure the church elders would be interested to hear her hard-sell tactics. I'm not saying to tattle on her, but her approach reflects poorly on the church, and the church, I'm sure, would like the opportunity to address the problem.

 

[RitaZ.]

So, the church put her in charge of this. What the heck were they thinking? The woman has no tact, she just knows how to offend. I doubt her approach will generate more donations.

 

[1Prince2Princesses]

I've been thinking about switching to Tide... guess I better not if I want to stay humble.

 

[Taylor]

I hope my church doesn't find out that I use Ralph Lauren toilet paper.

 

[ZachnElli]

Do you own a Swiffer? I'm sure she'd think you were really showing off then!

 

[oxfordcircus]

I hope my church doesn't find out that I use Ralph Lauren toilet paper.

I'm okay with it, so long as you make penance by donating your upcoming 2 weeks in a 2 bedroom suite to the Church of Oxfordcircus. All donations are tax deductible.

 

[Darth Cupcake]

That is ridiculous. Tide a status symbol? NOT. A $25,000 Hermes purse? YES.

I hope this woman is not indicative of your church leadership. If so, I'd consider checking out other churches. There are good churches out there. Our church encourages us to put our money into caring for our elderly parents instead of the church.

 

[Taylor]

I'm okay with it, so long as you make penance by donating your upcoming 2 weeks in a 2 bedroom suite to the Church of Oxfordcircus. All donations are tax deductible.

What a generous offer. Much too generous for me to accept, however, you could watch Brutus for me for the 2 weeks we are gone.

 

[oxfordcircus]

What a generous offer. Much too generous for me to accept, however, you could watch Brutus for me for the 2 weeks we are gone.

Judging from the photo, I suspect Brutus would watch me rather than the other way around.

 

[ducklite]

I would have kicked that pretentious so-and-so out of my house.

I can't imagine any types of household cleaners being a status symbol! The status symbol would be to have a "Household Manager."

Anne

 

[ilovepcot]

I'd have been tempted to say, "Here sugar. Take the Tide home with you...you need it far more than I do to wash out that brassy mouth of yours"!!! Sorry, I'd really be looking for another church.

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

I don't know about you, but I use Tide so that the people at the laundromat will think I'm rich.

 

[pospisil]

I like Tide because it has Downy in it, I like the smell. I used to buy the generic, and a bottle of Downy, so this is really cheaper in the long run. I didn't know I was so snooty!

 

[stargrazer]

I hope my church doesn't find out that I use Ralph Lauren toilet paper.

I think they would be more pleased to find that out than to see you wear Charmin pants to church

 

[Darth Cupcake]

I don't know about you, but I use Tide so that the people at the laundromat will think I'm rich.

Great idea! Next time I'm at Target, I'm going to put 3 Tide detergents at the top of my cart for all to see. Then I'll zoom around the store, of course slowing a bit when I approach someone, so all can see how rich I am!