This is the quarters where the pope of the church lives. It is a loft with a bedroom, and makeshift kitchen and a sitting area. It has a wall full of gospel books and materials and the linens are all silk.
Popes dormitory, Inside Church
preacher
pope
I am a very religious man and have strong faith. I spent many years as a priest within the church, trying to comfort my people. I enjoy caring for the poor and praying for those who need help.
Please, come sit down so we can talk. What is going on? Are you okay?  I believe that my church is corrupt. I see them collecting the donations every service yet the church is still in a state of disrepair and there is never any funding to fix it.  I understand your concern, and there is cause for concern. Have you tried talking to your leader over the church? Maybe there is some underlying financial issues tied to the church. If you speak to them and feel that there is not a sufficient answer provided then you should evaluate if this is the church for you.  I have tried everything, but I fear that even I am becoming corrupt. I go there day in and day out and tell all the worshipers the right way to behave yet I myself am committing sin.  Does your leader provide any groups or support? It is important in the faith to meet with others and to genuinely hold each other accountable because we are imperfect. The fact that you have come to me with concern shows you care and want to get back on track. I am here to offer an ear if you would like to discuss and confess your sins, and if you would like encouragement and advice on how to be strong and to wear the spiritual weapons of Christ daily. It is a hard world out there without support - even with support it can be difficult.  Thank you so much for being here for me. I just fear that if I open up about what is going on at my church it will lead to the church closing. It is such a pillar of the community that the church closing down may cause more harm than them just continuing doing what they are doing. But how can I call myself a voice of God when I do not practice what I preach? You are correct. You should not fear man. Jesus did not fear man. He actually spoke out against sin and corruption in the churches. You should have this same attitude. You have no idea who you could be helping and setting an example for. It is better to stand alone in the truth than to stand with a crowd who is in the wrong. Take this cross, and keep it with you. Pray about it, and talk to God about how you feel because He is listening. I am confident that He will lead you to do and say what needs to be said and done. God will honor your honesty and boldness. But Pope, after he spoke out, it was a cross just like this he was crucified on. Will I too be crucified for doing the right thing? I cannot guarantee the backlash or punishment you will receive from man for doing this. I am certain though that you should not fear man who can only kill the flesh, but you should fear God who holds your flesh and spirit in His hands.  This may be a little off topic, but I noticed that there is room for a cot in this sitting area, if I get banished from my church for speaking the truth could I come stay with you, the only person I have been able to confide in. I would love to take you in. I must say that if that does come to past then there are rules to staying here as you will be required to help keep things tidy around here, but I also require attendance to our services.  Here take this back for now, I will start right away. I will dust all these books on your wall, looks like they haven't been dusted in a while.