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New Zealand mosque defender throws credit card machine

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March 16, 2019, 02:43 PM
CoinRoller
New Zealand mosque defender throws credit card machine
Fox News is reporting that the defender at the New Zealand mosque was able to distract the attacker by throwing the “only thing he could find- a credit card machine”

Why would a mosque have a credit card terminal in the same area of worshipers? Do you believe it was for donations? It’s been a couple years since I went to my Methodist chapel, but aren’t donations only in cash/checks, or has the credit culture invade houses of worship now?



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March 16, 2019, 02:55 PM
TXJIM
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March 16, 2019, 02:57 PM
ZSMICHAEL
You are just behind the times. See here:
https://www.cardpaymentoptions...cessing/best-church/
March 16, 2019, 03:07 PM
sigfreund
When people regularly pay for a $2.00 cup of coffee with a card because they don’t have that much cash (and to get the rewards), I am not the least surprised that using a CC for anything related to house of worship giving is also common.




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To operate serious weapons in a serious manner.
March 16, 2019, 03:26 PM
kz1000
Mohammed Express Card. Don't leave the Levant without it.


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March 16, 2019, 04:41 PM
nhracecraft
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Originally posted by TXJIM:
Only valid for purchases at the Aloha Snackbar.

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March 16, 2019, 05:00 PM
aguilar64
Our church has been using credit card option and PayPal for a while.


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March 16, 2019, 05:03 PM
TigerDore
quote:
Originally posted by TXJIM:
Only valid for purchases at the Aloha Snackbar.



quote:
Originally posted by kz1000:
Mohammed Express Card. Don't leave the Levant without it.


Excellent work, gentlemen.



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March 16, 2019, 05:09 PM
Edmond
My wife's old church back at home, I always considered them trying to shake people down on Sundays. He'd count the tithe, then ask people to dig down a little deeper.

I gave $5 for Christmas services but didn't give any other times. That's if I went at all. It was in the 'hood so I didn't like going there.


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March 16, 2019, 05:57 PM
flashguy
quote:
Originally posted by CoinRoller:
Fox News is reporting that the defender at the New Zealand mosque was able to distract the attacker by throwing the “only thing he could find- a credit card machine”

Why would a mosque have a credit card terminal in the same area of worshipers? Do you believe it was for donations? It’s been a couple years since I went to my Methodist chapel, but aren’t donations only in cash/checks, or has the credit culture invade houses of worship now?
My church doesn't have a credit card machine at the door, but I pay my weekly tithe via my debit card. When the International Christmas Market is under way, I know that there are credit card machines on board for payments for items purchased.

No, as far as I know, offerings during services are by check or cash.

flashguy




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March 16, 2019, 06:04 PM
a1abdj
I was in a large area church that had "giving kiosks" spread around the lobby. Looked like credit card/atm machines that you could use to make a donation.


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March 16, 2019, 06:58 PM
architect
What's the going rate for a divine intervention?
March 16, 2019, 08:13 PM
RichN
This also points out (once again) the total absurdity of gun free zones.


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March 16, 2019, 09:26 PM
SigSAC
The gentleman is already getting credit as a hero for responding and keeping the assailant away from his sons.
March 17, 2019, 12:20 AM
RHINOWSO
Religions have to keep up with the times.

“Don’t have cash? No problems, we take Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, or Paypal!”
March 17, 2019, 09:33 PM
9mmepiphany
quote:
Originally posted by a1abdj:
I was in a large area church that had "giving kiosks" spread around the lobby. Looked like credit card/atm machines that you could use to make a donation.

I think we only have a couple of these in the area...all the big churches prefer automatic debit from your bank account




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March 18, 2019, 12:21 AM
Rey HRH
You can even donate to your church via apps now.



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March 18, 2019, 01:34 AM
Ironmike57
I do it this way.

quote:
Originally posted by Rey HRH:
You can even donate to your church via apps now.