I should have seen this coming. I really should have. It only makes sense. In fact, I'm surprised that it escaped my attention until now given my beliefs on religion.
You can now use your debit and credit cards to buy your way into heaven.
It isn't a new thing but the number of religious organizations that accept cards increased by 21% last year. I think this is a trend that we will continue to see rise.
I suppose there are some important questions to ask.
If you pay the toll on the Pearly Gates with a credit card and then default on that card, do you go to hell for using stolen money to try to trick St. Peter?
Do you get extra blessings by paying interest on your spiritual donation?
How long do you think it will be before consumers can get their church logo on their Visa card like colleges credit cards?
Speaking of the Devil. In trial areas of California and Wisconsin, you will be able to pay for parking meters with debit and credit cards.
Quite frankly, I love the idea of using a debit card for this purpose. Does anyone still carry coins around with them? I suppose if I used a parking meter regularly, I would get in the habit. I love my debit card and carry just enough cash around to cover tips.
A good rule of thumb that I heard was not to use credit on things that will be gone or used up before you are done making the payments. This includes things like dining out and groceries and now parking meters.
Heavenly rewards, I suppose, last for all eternity so this rule should not stop you from paying god's bill with credit.
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