A Copt's dream
Instead of going to Egypt and Israel this summer and investigating the reasons why Christian minorities feel out of place in these countries, I propose that I start an organization called Copts for Accountability.
What is Copts for Accountability?
Copts for Accountability is an organization of students and young Copts wanting a greater say in the daily affairs of the Church. We urge the diocese to publicly publish all financial statements electronically for all church members to view from the comfort of their homes. Financial transparency is a trait that keeps all organizations in check, making them more efficient in the ways they spend their money.
Why is their a need for financial transparency?
All organizations, charities and corporations have this information readily available to their members, so that they can rest assured that their money is being accounted for. No one is accusing the Southern Diocese of misusing monies donated to them from church members but greater accountability is needed to ensure that these monies go where they are supposed to.
Why do Young Copts need a greater say in the affairs of the Church?
My experiences with St. Philopateer Coptic Orthodox Church in Richardson, TX is one where I believe that monies were misused without the consent of the majority of the congregation. It's not that my priest drives a Mercedes or has a mini-mansion in an up-scale neighborhood, but I believe instead of building a $ 5 million dollar Church some of this donated money could be used to help the poor of Egypt who are converting to Islam on a daily basis. It is our responsibility as Coptic Americans to use our wealth to help those who are less fortunate, something I rarely see in my church back home. There are no movements to do a youth mission, where a group of Copts goes to Egypt and teaches English for a summer (www.copticorphans.com). Instead of being concerned with converting Americans, we should be concerned with strengthening the mother church.
Copts for Accountability is only a dream, something that most likely will not become a reality.
Is this dream too far fetched? please give me feedback.
What is Copts for Accountability?
Copts for Accountability is an organization of students and young Copts wanting a greater say in the daily affairs of the Church. We urge the diocese to publicly publish all financial statements electronically for all church members to view from the comfort of their homes. Financial transparency is a trait that keeps all organizations in check, making them more efficient in the ways they spend their money.
Why is their a need for financial transparency?
All organizations, charities and corporations have this information readily available to their members, so that they can rest assured that their money is being accounted for. No one is accusing the Southern Diocese of misusing monies donated to them from church members but greater accountability is needed to ensure that these monies go where they are supposed to.
Why do Young Copts need a greater say in the affairs of the Church?
My experiences with St. Philopateer Coptic Orthodox Church in Richardson, TX is one where I believe that monies were misused without the consent of the majority of the congregation. It's not that my priest drives a Mercedes or has a mini-mansion in an up-scale neighborhood, but I believe instead of building a $ 5 million dollar Church some of this donated money could be used to help the poor of Egypt who are converting to Islam on a daily basis. It is our responsibility as Coptic Americans to use our wealth to help those who are less fortunate, something I rarely see in my church back home. There are no movements to do a youth mission, where a group of Copts goes to Egypt and teaches English for a summer (www.copticorphans.com). Instead of being concerned with converting Americans, we should be concerned with strengthening the mother church.
Copts for Accountability is only a dream, something that most likely will not become a reality.
Is this dream too far fetched? please give me feedback.
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