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Well this answer is about a Popular evangelist in India.(Disclaimer: I am not an RSS member or a member of any Hindu extremist group. I am a Christian myself, but I am not ready to blindly follow someone. I have nothing against the person mentioned in this post nor hate him. This is just my observation on a on-going sensational issue that I hope soon will emerge in to a SOCIAL PROBLEM. I am addressing this issue, since I haven’t seen any one writing on this issue.)Well, let me give an introduction about him.His Net worth: INR 50000000000 (5000 crore) and the founder of famous missionaryHe is Founder and Chancellor of famous University, located in Southern India in a sprawling area of 750 acre lush green campus.He recently initiated a new Prayer group. If you want to join this prayer group, then you have to pay as follows1. India - Rs. 3000(INR)2. SriLanka - Rs. 5000(SriLankan Rupees) (2114 INR)3. Singapore - S$350 (16329.26 INR)4. Malaysia - RM 800 (12083 INR)5. Australia - AUS 350 (16786 INR)6. Canada - CAD 400 (19101 INR)7. South Africa - RAND 2500 (12579 INR)8. UK - GBP 150 (12459 INR)9. Rest of Europe - Euro 220 (15988 INR)10. Fiji - FJD 525 (16254 INR)11. Russia - Ruble 8200 (9325 INR)12. France - Euro 200 (14535 INR)13. Germany - Euro 200 (14535 INR)14. Saudi Arabia - Riyal 1125 (19332 INR)15. China - Yuan 1950 (18443 INR)16. Japan - Yen 24300 (14177 INR)17. Korea - Won 43000 (2476 INR)18. Brazil - Real 475 (9419 INR)19. US - USD 300 (19324 INR)20. Middle East USD 300 or equivalent (19324 INR)21. Rest of the World - USD 300 or equivalent (19324 INR).Thousands of people have joined this prayer group. Imagine if one individual , per listed country, joins the group, the missionary will earn INR 2,86,900 per month. Just imagine how much they will be earning from 1000s of its members. (MIND BLOWING). This is just alone from one prayer group. He initiated another prayer group that charges the same fee as mentioned above from its members.(As like you, I am surprised why one need's to pay money to join a prayer group. Isn’t prayer, a personal relationship between God and an individual?)Well, if you pay them, what will happen? (According to their website)1.) Daily prayers will be offered for the people who paid (WHO ONLY PAID), at the Prayer Tower to have good health, peace and prosperity, job and fulfill professional needs.2.) The Head of the prayer group will pray for the enrolled partners of the scheme daily. Dedicated prayers will be offered at the Prayer Tower for those requiring settlement in family life. (When I read this, I WAS LIKE, ‘REALLY’?)3.) The head of the prayer group will pray to stop your children entering hell (My exact reaction after reading this was ‘what the hell’?. Won’t God listen to the prayer of parents? why you need some one to pray for your children?)His exact words for the parents who cannot afford 3k is ‘Kindly do not stop your contribution towards the prayer group after the pledge as 50% of our Young partners do. By contributing regularly every month towards this plan you will receive the new mercies from God every day for the month’. You can also pay in Installments. (I am too super confused, why you need to pay to an individual to get blessings from God).Note the word, ‘receive new mercies from God’. I simply cannot understand this. Your life with God depends on you. I am not getting how paying some one will results in getting blessings from God. AM I MISSING SOMETHING?It was estimated that the prayer group earns 1.2 lakhs per day JUST FOR counseling. They charge for counseling people. They charge the people who are in distress and wants their help. I don’t know what to say.AND THE FUNNIEST THING IS, THEY NEVER HELPED OR DONATED IN THE TIME OF NATURAL CALAMITIES. REMEMBER THEY ALONE HAVE A POTENTIAL TO ARRANGE A SEPARATE RESCUE TEAM WITH THE WEALTH THEY HAVE. OF COURSE HIS JOB IS JUST TO PRAY, RIGHT? THEY DID NOT HELP IN THE RECENT NATURAL DISASTER. LIKE I MENTIONED THEY HAVE A CAPACITY TO DO IT ON LARGE SCALE AND THEY SHOULD DO IT. PEOPLE ARE DONATING THEM TO HELP OTHERS. ISN'T IT? I HAVEN’T READ OR HEARD IN NEWS THAT THEY HELPED.I happened to visit their office. It is a seven floor building in the middle of the city. Next to his office, you can see the world’s filthiest slums. Despite possessing so much wealth, the missionary did not to improve their situation. (Remember, they didn't earn the wealth. All they got is from the donations)If they are unable to help the people in distress, why the hell would they want donation? To enjoy luxurious life? If you have visited the slums near by their office, you will shed tears. Despite being a Christian, I am saying, when I look at their standard of life, the first thing I understand is they don’t need Christ as of now. They just need food in the plate. DO YOU THINK PREACHING BIBLE WILL HEAL THEIR HUNGER?. I remember the proverb, ‘Help poor and he will see a God in you’. If you want to teach the love of God to the poor people, you should first love them.All this wealth, he earned is because of preaching Bible and you know what the Bible says? According to Luke 9:3, ‘He told them: "Take nothing for the journey--no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt”.’This is what Jesus exactly told about how the preachers should be.ISN’T IT IRONIC??The saddest thing is still, many people still believe in prayer groups and missionaries like I mentioned above.( As a student, my blood boils while writing this ANSWER. Sorry elders, you are the sole responsible for this situation, but we are not ready to live a foolish life as like you did. Sorry, if there are grammatical errors in the answer)Edit 1: Thank you so much for your responses friends. I know Quora is not about counting upvotes, but I am glad and surprised many people do accept my ideology. Really I feared, I might be judged.Edit 2 : Well, my intention is not to attack any individual, it is a collective scam happening in India in the name of religion. I rarely see people talking about this aspect on Christianity. I am not against any one. Every one have their own perception and this is mine. The above individual, I mentioned is just one among thousands of individuals who profits from the emotions of common people.

Hi, I am 50 years old male, engineer and working in a non-metro city in India. After working for more than 27 years, currently my take home salary is Rs. 96,610/- (Gross salary is Rs. 1,08,000). Every year I get a bonus of around Rs. 1,00,000/- (one month salary).I work in a SME (small and medium Enterprise) company which is a Marwari family run business unit.With my engineering degree and 27+ yrs of experience, the salary I'm getting seems quite less. I have read so many answers on Quora where guys much younger than me are receiving salaries in multiples of that of mine.Yes, I may look like a failure compared to them.When I started my first job in 1991, my first salary was Rs. 850/-. Believe me, I was able to manage my bachelor's monthly expenses within that salary and actually could save at least Rs. 50/- by the end of month. My shared room’s rent was 250 (1 kitchen+ 1 room room flat shared by 4 working bachelors), monthly mess food was Rs. 300 and other expenses were @ Rs. 200. A movie ticket in those days costed just Rs 7/-. Tea costed 75 Paisa. I had a bicycle for commute. So fuel expenses.Slowly and gradually my salary increased: Rs. 3500 (1994), Rs. 6000 (1996), Rs. 10,000 (1998), Rs. 40,000 (2004), Rs 50,000 (2008), Rs. 70,000 (2012), Rs. 80,000 (2015). Rs. 1,00,000 (2017).I got married in 1999 to a wonderful lady who has supported me through thick and thin. She has been an efficient, hard working and clever homemaker and always ensured that our expenses were within limits. She is the real strength and the core of my life.Today I have a 2 bed room spacious flat (when I bought it, the market price was Rs. 23 Lacs, now its market value is Rs. 85 Lakhs+. I am still paying EMI, will end after 4 years), I have a 10 year old, well maintained hatchback car and all the household furniture, equipment and gadgets. My flat is tidy and beautiful, anyone who visits my home never fails to appreciate it.My current financial status:Savings - 5.5 LacsEPF+ PPF - 11.0 LacsJewelry - 10.0 LacsFlat (asset) - 85 Lacs.I have a fairly secure job as I have been working with current company for 12+ years in this specialized field and I have a very good equation with the Owner. I know my job well and do it well. There is not much stress or long working hours. My office is just 10 mins driving distance from my home (I go on bike and use car on weekends).Both I and my wife are enjoying excellent health. I do yoga and pranayama everyday. I don’t smoke or drink. I am slim and fit. No pot belly. No bald head- I have full grown hair on my head!I could never afford to take my wife on a foreign tour, but every year we go on a tour within India. (within our budget- we travel by railways and stay at modest hotels). We go out for dinner every Saturday (nothing fancy) and order a parcel from nearby restaurant (home delivery) for Sunday. Every alternate week, we go for movies.I do have medical and life insurance cover. I took life insurance of Rs. 65 Lakhs. So if suddenly anything happens to me, my wife will not be left stranded. She will also have my flat and car.We don’t have children, so I am not worried about their future/ expenses etc.My current expenses are around 85 K per month, so I save about 10k per month. I am going to work for another 10 years for sure! Once I retire, I am planning to sell everything and move to my native place ( a small city) and stay there in my old age.Though I feel I am not getting high salary, I feel grateful that God has given me a decent life, family, education and health. When I look at so many people around me doing menial jobs and trying to make both ends meet, I really thank God for giving me a much easier life.Still, when I read many answers by Quorans mentioning such sky high salaries, I feel a pang of jealousy. What am I missing?Edit 1: Hi everyone, thanks very much for your comments and wonderful feedback. I am feeling so much better about myself now!!! 50k views and 1.4k upvotes! I really did not expect this kind of response.Some one asked me break up of my 85 k monthly expense; here it is: I keep track of all my expenses on regular basis. I use a mobile app called Expense Manager to do this.(A) Monthly regular expenses:Home Loan EMI - 26.0 KElectricity Bill: 2.5 K (3 K in summar and 2 k in other seasons- I have A/c at home)Mobile phone bills for two persons: 1.5 K4G Internet WiFi router: 1.0 KMaids : 6.5 KCar wash - 0.5 KGrossaries, atta, dry fruits: 7.0 KVegetables and fruits (healthy eating): 3.0 KMilk and bread: 2.5 KNewspaper, Laundry, barber etc: 1.5 KBeauty Parlour (my wife): 3.5 KEating out : 3.0 KMovies: 1.0 KPetrol: 4.0 K (one car and one bike)Total of (A) : 62.5 K(B) Irregular expenses for a year divided by 12 months to get average monthly expenses:Clothes: 5.0 K (about 60 k a year for both of us)HD Cable subscription : 0.75 K (9.0 K per year)Bike service : 0.25 K per month (3K per year)Car servicing: 1.25 K per month (15 K year)Property tax for Flat : 1 K per month (12K per year)Society maintenance+ other soc expenses: 2.5 K per month (30 K per year)Cooking gas: 0.5 K per monthCar insurance: 0.5 K per month (6 K per year)Bike insurance: 0.015 K per month (1.8 K per year)Life insurance Premium: 2.5 K per month (30 K year)Mediclaim insurance premium: 2 K per month (24 K per year)Incidental expenses: guests, medicines, gifts etc: 5 K per month (60 k a year)Donation to NGO : 0.75 K per month ( I donate twice a year about 5 k each time to a local NGO).Total of (B) 22.0 K per monthTotal (A) + (B) = 84.65 K per monthEdit 2: I would like to really thank all those who upvoted or commented on my answer. Did not expect so many positive, well meaning and encouraging responses. Gives me such a nice feeling.Most of the people who upvoted and commented are from the younger generation and they are so mature and knowledgeable!Those of my generation have mentioned similar salary growth- that re-assures me that there're many more like me; I'm not alone!I would like to respond to some of the comments:* Someone mentioned that probably I'm missing "thrill". I cannot agree more! My life is rather boring with all the routine and regular activities. Not much of excitement! That probably explains my interest in reading mystery novels and watching thriller movies. LOL. I think I'm a cautious and risk-averse person who is afraid of risky adventures , but I do compensate that with my hobbies.* Many people advised me on reducing the expenditure on internet and mobiles. Thank you very much. Now I have changed my idea mobile plan to Nirvaanaa 0.6 K per month for both me & my wife and revised 4G WIFI dongle plan to 0.7 K Per month. So now my mob & internet expense are at 1.9 K instead of 2.5 K. That will save Rs. 7.2 K per year!* Many of the commentators mentioned about we missing the children. That's very true. We do miss having our own biological children. It was not by choice, it just happened that way. However, my sister has two kids whom we love very much and consider them as our own children. My sister stays close-by and her kids visit our home quite frequently. We think it's too late for us to adopt a child at this age now.* A person asked whether I'm a software engineer. I'm not. But I am quite computer savvy. I was interested in computers since 1995 and have used XT, 286, 386, 486, Pentium and other PCs. I have used many CAD and engineering software applications and I like to keep myself updated in my field.* Some people mentioned that 'flat is not an asset'. I agree to some extent. I have to re-pay the home loan during next 4 years. When I retire, I plan to sell it and go to my home town where I have a small but very beautiful ancestral house. My flat will become an asset when I sell it at that time.* Many people remarked that my expenditure is on higher side. Friends, I am not a spendthrift but I'm also not a miser. I would prefer to spend 90% of my income and save 10%, than trying to save money at each and every instance. As long as I spend less than what I earn, I think it's going to be okay. Don't you agree?By the way, my annual appraisal is due this month and I am hoping for a decent increment! Keeping my fingers crossed!!If you're interested to know how much increment I received, just ask me in the comments section and I will update that in my next edit during September. Till then, Sayo nara...Sayo nara…Edit 3 (Nov 2018)Guys I am extremely happy to inform you that I received a raise of Rs 2.00 Lakhs in my annual salary (From Rs. 12.96 LPA to Rs. 14.96 LPA).Last year the company was not in a financially good condition, so I had agreed to continue on same salary and not demand for any increase in package. So my increment has happened exactly after two years.This year the company has made good growth in terms of total turnover as well as gross profit. Therefore the MD of company offered me this raise (@ Rs. 16,600/- per month) this year.Now my take home salary after deductions of PT, PF, TDS is around Rs. 1,07,500/-. So for the first time in my career, the take home salary will be above Rs 1,00,000/-.I’ve also received a bonus of Rs. 92,000/- this year (after deduction of TDS). From the bonus amount, I have gifted a diamond earrings worth Rs. 61,000/- to my wife this Diwali. I had promised her that once I get my increment, I shall buy her a diamond earrings. Glad that I could fulfill my promise.Thanks for reading and wishing you all a very happy & prosperous Diwali & New Year !!

Not being allowed to drink in public.Crazy fear of nudity. As an American in Europe, one must quickly get past any squeamishness concerning nudity. Or else don't go out to any green areas, or beaches, from April/ May- August. People here, at least in Denmark, will sunbathe somewhat or completely nude. Even in parks, the forest, and cemeteries (yes, you read that correctly). Near my home, there is a beach that has a section reserved for nudists. Now, this section is not shielded from view. In fact, just 100 metres or so away from the nude adults, will be young families playing in the water, soaking up the sun. Yes, young children can look over and see grown (often quite old) naked people. No one cares. Hell, if you look, you can see them from the road!! Again, no one cares. At the swim halls, everyone must shower before entering the pool. This means, young children and adults are running around completely naked. And children are allowed into the changing rooms/ showers of the opposite sex until they're 7 years old. This means, little boys are seeing naked women, and little girls are seeing naked men. Until the age of 7.Not showering before entering a pool. Maybe this is a rule at indoor pools in the US? If so, ignore this point.Medical insurance. Who the hell decided to get INSURANCE companies involved in health care?!???? Whomever they are, the American taxpayers should have stopped that before it started!Paying for an education. Again, what??? Why should only those who can afford to, get an education? And how has the cost of universities and colleges been allowed to skyrocket so?Fast food restaurants everywhereNot taking better care of the needy. This idea that helping those in need will only result in people being lazy needs to go.Having to live in constant fear. Of almost everything. Fear of being attacked. Fear of a mass shooter. Fear of getting sick. Fear that your child will be stolen. Fear of losing your job (I mean the death- gripping fear we have in the USA. The kind of fear that comes from knowing that, losing your job means more than just a minor setback. )That one can be taught to drive by anyone holding a license. Here, in Denmark, if you want to get a driver's license, you must enrol in a driving school, where you will be taught per the requirements set by the ministry. It will cost you somewhere around $2000, if you pass on the first go. This ensures we have well- trained drivers, who also understand, and respect the responsibility.Also, how cheap it is to own a car, pay for gas, insurance, etc. In Denmark, cars are expensive, gas is expensive, insurance is expensive. Plus you have to pay CO2 tax and road wear tax. This keeps people from driving crappy, gas- guzzling, environment- polluting cars.Fighting against a living wage. Why would anyone NOT want minimum wage to be raised? From what I understand, had the living wage followed inflation in the economy, minimum wage would now be around $22 an hour! This would mean that, those working in trained professions would be paid more, as well!The idea that politicians are allowed to take such high donations. Basically, that politicians are bought by corporations, meaning they are no longer working for the taxpayers.Taxpayers living in fear of the government. The government should be fearing the taxpayers, and be willing to bend over backwards to keep all of you happy!Obedience. In the USA, it seems that obedience is far- too valued. Parents demand it from their children. Bosses demand it from their workers. Police demand it from the public. Politicians in office demand it from the citizens. Sure, for those in power, obedience is wonderful. You keep everyone in line, no one questions what you're up to.The undervaluing of children. Children are especially expected to be obedient. They're often not treated with respect or kindness. They're ordered around, threatened, intimidated, shamed, humiliated, yelled at, hit, isolated, and more. It's no wonder the American society is in the mess it's in if children have this kind of start in life.That America has allowed itself to be bought and owned by the car, gas, and interstate companies. Most Americans NEED a car to get around due to the lack of public transportation. Imagine being able to hop on a train, or bus, or even being able to safely bike to work! You can either sit back and relax, or get some exercise in. Bike paths throughout Europe are often set up as a separate sidewalk- type thing. As opposed to just a painted line on the street (if there's anything like that at all). Or imagine biking being more than just a leisure activity!The two party system. I understand now why the American political system is such a mess. Who decided that having only two parties was a good idea??? In Denmark, we have no fewer than 10 (though I believe it's more than that) parties to choose from! You can vote as extreme, right or left, or as conservative, right or left, as you want. No one will ever accuse you of “throwing away your vote", or “voting for the lesser of two evils". Even if your party doesn't win prime minister, every vote for your party gives your party more power in parliament. Which, really, is where the power is. All parties, which get a certain number of votes to qualify, act in parliament. This means there's no one side fully taking over.Obvious corruption in the government, and the public turning a blind- eye to it. Americans seem to accept that politicians are corrupt and there's nothing to be done about it. It's like the old, and very outdated, concept of “boys will be boys". Government needs to be transparent, and the public needs to be able to hold them accountable.I know I mentioned this briefly, but fearing the police. How crazy is this??? Taxpayers pay for the police to protect and serve. Not to shoot first, ask questions later.Guns. More specifically, the idea of owning guns as a right. Gun ownership should always be a privilege and treated as a huge responsibility. The fact that you can go to a gun show and buy a gun on site is just mad. Or that, once you own a gun, there are no requirements for keeping it. One can own a gun for years and never have practiced shooting. They can keep it in their nightstand, desk drawer, kitchen drawer, hallway closet, garage, wherever, and it never has to be locked up. In Denmark, one has to apply for a gun, and have a good reason for having one. Not, “just because". While the application is being processed, one then goes through extensive training. You must enroll in a shooting course, and go in until the trainers sign off that you know everything about handling a gun. Then, before you're assigned a gun, you must buy a ministry approved gun safe, steel with a combination lock. Upon receiving the gun, you must still go to training courses, mandated and followed up on by the government. You will also have surprise inspections to see that you're keeping the gun locked when not in use, and can show you know how to use, clean, store, etc, it.Allowing pharmaceutical companies to control the price of medication. Again, the American people have allowed companies which only look out for themselves, and their bottom line, to have full control over their welfare. That diabetics must travel out of the country in order to procure their insulin, or else are playing roulette with their lives due to being able to afford their medication, is just appalling. I'm currently on medication for ADHD and bipolar disorder. These are medications I'll probably always need to take, but their not life saving, simply allowing me to function. Yet, I'll never pay more than $300 a year for all of my medication.The idea that Americans believe they are “free". First, this is something only chanted in the USA. Second, it is so far from the truth. America is NOT the “land of the free". At least not now. I lived in the US for 32 years. I've only been in Denmark for 12. I can tell you, for a fact, that I have enjoyed far more freedoms, TRUE freedoms, in these 12 years than in all 32 years in the USA combined. No exaggeration. I feel that this mantra only exists to keep the prols in line. Yes, I'm talking about the taxpayers. The 99%. That, combined with pushing the fear of the “others" is what keeps everyone in line, and allows the rich and powerful make all the decisions. By keeping everyone chanting about “freedom", and how “America is the best country in the world", plus how the keep everyone fighting amongst each other (whites hating blacks, blacks fearing cops, white middle class hating the poor, the poor hating immigrants, Christians hating muslims and atheists, etc), then they can keep the public from noticing what's really going on. Which is, all of your precious “freedoms" are being taken away from you. You're being pushed so far back into a corner, you're willing to lash out at anyone nearby. And, sadly, the ones closest to you are the other people being pushed back into corners. You all end up lashing out, tearing at each other, never noticing who has pushed you back there, caged you in, and why.Edit: I just wanted to thank all of you who have found meaning in my answer. While I'm so touched by all the upvotes, shares, and comments, I'm also saddened that so many find so much truth in what I wrote. At the same time, only once one can admit that something is wrong, then can things begin to change. The more USA taxpayers acknowledge that the system is broken, then the country will be closer to a change for the better.My fellow Americans, you deserve to have your basic human rights taken care of. Then, all of you will be on much more even footing, and you can focus more of your energy on things that truly matter. Health care and education for all, and a proper safety net for if and when the rug gets pulled out from under your feet. Those are worth paying taxes for.Keep in mind, it will be an upward battle. Those in power don't have a single desire to work for you. They want things to be exactly as they are. But by working together, things CAN change. ✊