AUBURN, Calif. - Jesus saves -- at the gas pump?
Two rival California congregations are feuding over a cheap gas promotion.
Leaders of the New Life Christian Church offered discounts on gas worth
about 50 cents a gallon. Pastor Bill Jenkins says the idea is to show
God is interested in everyday issues.
But members of the Church of the Divide in Grass Valley protested
Sunday outside the New Life services, saying the gas discount is a
marketing gimmick that cheapens religion.
The protesters carried signs reading: "Jesus cares more about your
sin and burning in hell than gas prices."
Some New Life worshippers used another part of the Bible to defend
their service.
"(New Life) is doing something good and people are protesting it?"
said Karen Ivan. "Jesus said his true disciples would be persecuted."
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