Religion plays a very important role in the lives of humans and it is one of the topics that generate strong emotions when discussed. We are hopeful that this write-up does not lead the reader to the conclusion that the article is insensitive to the kind of importance attached to religion. The article takes a strictly financial view of the operations of the church with no consideration of the religious aspects. This article may carry a little controversy and we advise that the reader looks at it from a purely financial point of view.