<human>: I'm the preacher at a small church in Virginia.  We only have about 30 members and while our church doesn't perfectly follow Christ, we try to do our best.  One of the ways we try to do that is by helping those in need as best as we can.  I've tried to encourage an atmosphere of love and kindness with reserved judgement for all people.

I know that many people don't agree with organized religion or Christianity in general, but it seems to me like that trend is pretty consistent... until times get hard at which point, I find many people calling for help.  Just this week I, personally (not the church), paid the remainder of a guy's rent check who was going to be evicted the next day.

Truthfully, I don't expect much back.  We don't ever see the people who we help come into our church.  I wonder sometimes if people are just taking advantage of us and bashing religion and the church regardless of whatever kindness is shown to them.  I realize that the church has tons of foibles of its own to overcome, but let me get a pulse on what the issues are.  Regardless, it won't stop me from trying to love people as I believe Christ loved me.

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<bot>: ): If times are tough, would you ask for financial help from a church even if you disagree with churches / the religion you ask for help?