1. CHILEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH SHOULD SPEND ITS MONEY IN HELPING
PEOPLE INSTEAD OF REBUILDING ITS CHURCHES.
Most of the people is aware of the fact that Catholic church had a great power
and richness. Nowadays, the Catholic Church does not have the same power, although it
still keeps part of its fortune, which is used to keep the priests, nuns and churches. But
is that more important than helping people?
This year, owing to the earthquake, many of the churches were destroyed and
obviously the church wants to rebuild them. An important part of the Chilean
population (almost a 50%) is Catholic, so reconstruction of churches is a very important
issue. However, due to the earthquake as well, many people lost their houses, and also,
something that could be as important as a home; schools. Many of them were destroyed,
the same as the churches. The Catholic institution would help a lot more rebuilding
houses and schools before than churches.
An important topic is that the main leaders of the Catholic Church live
surrounded by luxurious things such as big cars and expensive houses, whereas many of
the priests live without luxury and talk about humbleness. It seems the Catholic Church
wants to keep its power through its money. But the church should act according to its
principles and invest its money in people. Catholic Church should walk the walk instead
of talking the talk.
Another fact which is completely relevant and, at the same time sad, is that poor
people are the ones who trust, give and work the most for the church. However, poor
people are the ones who recieve the less from it. Which is worst, these people are the
most affected by the last earthquake so it is a church’s duty to help these people.
The reconstruction of the churches is an important issue, many people agree with
that statement, because churches are their spiritual home. However, this home is not
necessarily a material place, it could be any place. Whereas a house and a school need
to be material places, they need to be real, and the Chilean Catholic Church should help
this part of the reconstruction.

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