Privilege to teach Bitcoin in church

[Frankolala]

 It was not easy for me in this gathering to give a talk on Bitcoin to members of a group I belong to in my church. I thought of how I can get elderly people to have the knowledge of bitcoin,an idea came into me  that I should first start a class with the elders ones in my church.
  I attend roman catholic church, i belong to one of the well known society in the church (church warden) our work is to keep the church in order during celebration of the holy Eucharist. we do have our monthly meetings,it was held today Sunday 2nd October.

  During our meeting last month,I raised an issue about giving a talk on bitcoin after the major issues in our next meeting have been trashed out. I tried to convinced Sir Anthony Udon who is our chairman,that our meetings should be an atmosphere of learning something new happening in the world today,this will enhance the church warden to have new members and also make old members regular in monthly meetings. I also stated that the meetings shouldn't be based on only the issues of the church but it should also be about the welfare of the members by teaching and assisting the members on other aspect of life which they are unaware of,since the church is part of the society. He said NO,there will be no time for this because the church members of the neighboring communities belonging to the group will in attendance, since it will b a general meeting and we are the host church.
 
  Sir Udoh's son is my friend, I do tell him about bitcoin and answers any question he asks me on bitcoin,I have even told him about this forum but he said he is too busy with work,when he is ready for bitcoin he will be involved. We do see very often,so I pleaded with him to talk to his dad over my request of giving the privilege to give a talk in our next meeting which he accepted.
  Last weekend in the church,Sir Udoh told me to be ready to give the talk as he has considered my request,since members from other communities will be present,it will be nice for such to be included in the agenda of the meeting, to show a difference from other meetings they have been attending,he said all these. He gave me just one hour to talk on bitcoin. The time was too small after much thought, I decided to print a guide on Bitcoin basic concept which I shared to everybody present in the meeting today,so that they can easily go through it as I am explaining to them and keep it to themselves in order to read over again and again should in case the person have an interest later.

It was quite easy for them to understand because 60℅ of them came with android phones connected to the internet. During the talk I showed them on phone,which they praticalise themselves especially the wallet aspect. I told them about btt forum.
 After the meeting,two youths met me that they appreciated the knowledge and will love to learn more,I then introduced them to the forum and how to register to become a member of this lovely community. A business man asked if he can buy his goods abroad with bitcoin and I said yes but he needs to confirm first from his customer accepts bitcoin.

The elderly ones where confused first,but when I taught them one on one after the meeting, few picked interest and said technology is wonderful with smiles on their faces. We were 36 in attendance. This is how far I have gone in spreading bitcoin awareness in my locality,I  still remain humble in spreading bitcoin awareness voluntarily.


  





 

 

 

[348Judah]

I totally go against teaching bitcoin in the church, a place of service isn't a business or e-commerce trade zone where financial empowerment is taking place, moreover there's a topic already created that talks about this same idea Bitcoin Class in the Church (14TH August, 2022 so I don't know if you're the one having a piracy to the topic to phish for merits or same person indulging under a covering, if you must teach bitcoin, go to the street, neighborhood, market, companies and organizations and introduce bitcoin to them, lastly make use of the search button to check for related topics being already discussed

[Frankolala]

I totally go against teaching bitcoin in the church, a place of service isn't a business or e-commerce trade zone where financial empowerment is taking place, moreover there's a topic already created that talks about this same idea Bitcoin Class in the Church (14TH August, 2022 so I don't know if you're the one having a piracy to the topic to phish for merits or same person indulging under a covering, if you must teach bitcoin, go to the street, neighborhood, market, companies and organizations and introduce bitcoin to them, lastly make use of the search button to check for related topics being already discussed

Actually it is not what you think, church service is over it is just my group people and moreover we didn't transact any business but just knowledge that will be useful for them. These same church people are the people you see on the street,Bitcoin can be taught anywhere as long as it is about giving the awareness, have you read my previous thread on teaching bitcoin in schools,I will give the knowlege to the general public. we make donations in church and give money for charity in the church,so teaching bitcoin is like a charity work because if the knowledge is acquired they will be save from the fiat currency and will benefit them

[Vaskiy]

In my country churches have made big changes in the society providing education. Maybe here it is little different, but something after the regular service is good. People need to know about everything happening around and the same will create awareness and according to their need one can make use of it.

[sheenshane]

That's a good idea if your purpose is to educate them, we've seen many churches now accepting Bitcoin as a donation and it might be good if they even know basic technical knowledge about Bitcoin and how it'll work.  It's also awareness to them, you can give them as an example that there's a church now accepting Bitcoin as a financial donation or transaction and it might your church will do the same.

I didn't see any wrong if you'll discuss this in your church, Bitcoin is not a curse to be feared, yet, it's an advantageous technology that can be useful to anyone.

[_BlackStar]

I don't know how many users of this forum in your country have the same idea of ​​teaching bitcoin to people and posting their activities here as a contribution effort. Your idea deserves appreciation and you should get hundreds of merit for the effort, time and money you put into making this class a success, but sadly so far none of them are interested. While some time ago someone managed to get noticed despite only teaching kids under 18 about this decentralized currency who in the end ^{[most likely]} difficult become a potential user in the next 5 - 10 years as a potential investor or forum contributor.

I tend to like this idea outside the context of individual businesses or profit-seeking groups, so if you sincerely want to teach them about bitcoin, then I think you deserve great appreciation. My main point here is not about merit, but your efforts are worth it as you will probably bring more potential people to the forums and markets when they realize that bitcoin is a profitable asset. The main problem is, not everyone is interested in the same idea even though the main cover is different from one another. OP, I wish you all the best.

[Poker Player]

Actually it is not what you think, church service is over...

So the mass is over and you just stay after the mass where you take the opportunity to teach about Bitcoin, I understand.

I just didn't see clearly how to combine faith with Bitcoin.

It is Nigeria, isn't it? From what I see you write on the local board. What is clear to me is that you are a very large community on the forum and that Bitcoin is very widespread in the country, besides several of you have initiatives like this to popularize it.

Keep up the good work!

[Fundamentals Of]

Credits to you for your efforts to spread Bitcoin awareness. Of course getting to know about Bitcoin could be done anywhere, even in the church for as long as it doesn't interfere with whatever activity conducted there. Having this right after the church services is good because the people are still there and you are almost assured that you will have an audience.

Perhaps next time you could also demonstrate to them how to actually create a wallet, make a Bitcoin purchase, etc.

[mk4]

I'd be kinda fine with this as long as you didn't recommend people to buy bitcoin, and if you made it very clear that bitcoin is a very risky hold(which it looks like you did inform them based on the flyer).

While there's nothing really wrong with doing this in the church, it'd be better if you did it somewhere else as some charlatan might use these photos saying that people are promoting ponzi schemes in your church.

[acroman08]

From my understanding bitcoin is not good to fish in the church it is only good to teach in school so that they will understand what bitcoin is all about teaching Bitcoin in George is just to compare it with God so I don't think that teaching Bitcoin in church is a good idea it will make her look as if you are bringing business or investments to church to pass it through the people in the church which is strong from the way I am saying it so the best place to do the Bitcoin in school and also have your own school of cryptocurrency where people come and learn Bitcoin

huh? the OP is not connecting bitcoin to faith or anything, he is just teaching them about bitcoin. if you check the replies on this thread, you'll see that OP said that the church service is over. the OP is spreading awareness about bitcoin to his community(which I think is a good thing). anyway, like what mk4 has said, as long he does not encourage them to buy bitcoin and clarifies the risk involved when dealing with bitcoin, I am fine with what he is doing.

[goldkingcoiner]

A church? That might be somewhat unorthodox but I am not against it. In fact, although it seems like a strange, almost alien-like concept to teach about a financial instrument in a place of worship, it might be a good place to find Bitcoin believers who have good reputations within their own community. But then again, if your target is gullible people, then ironically, church might be just the right answer. (Just my perspective)

That being said, I do not want to sound negative. Especially since this is going to enrichen their lives instead of making them poorer. So all in all a good thing. I am sure that they will spread the word among more and more people! Good job! Bitcoin helps people regardless of their beliefs or social/financial standing in the world.

[Ahli38]

I really appreciate your efforts in increasing the awareness of people around you about the importance of a new knowledge of the new technology that is bitcoin. although this is not new to us. but for some people bitcoin is still a new thing. because even some of my neighbors don't know anything at all or haven't heard of bitcoin at all. so when i chat with my friend about bitcoin. so my neighbor wanted to listen because for him it was new knowledge.

I think teaching in a place of worship is not a problem. provided we obey the existing rules. because a religion covers all aspects of life. not only a matter of worship but also covers all other aspects of life such as economics, politics, social and health and so on. Spreading knowledge is a good thing. provided we continue to comply with applicable regulations and do not violate them. and sooner or later knowledge of bitcoin will be important for everyone when one day bitcoin can be more accepted by more countries.

[Pokapoka124]

In OP’s defense, the church used to be a patron of science in the olden days. The disparity between religion and science started and ends with the evolution theory, other conceptions and theories that do not threaten the Christian faith are welcome in the church. I appreciate your efforts to teach your church members bitcoin, I’m only worried that you may be dragged in church when members buy the pump and bitcoin dips or they get ambitious and buy alts and they suffer a loss. For now, you should only teach them the basics of bitcoin and not trading. I think the risk management practices is too early for a first class, teaching about stop-loss and leveraging is not necessary unless you’re teaching them how to trade futures.

[lovesmayfamilis]

so I don't know if you're the one having a piracy to the topic to phish for merits or same person indulging under a covering, if you must teach bitcoin, go to the street, neighborhood, market, companies and organizations and introduce bitcoin to them, lastly make use of the search button to check for related topics being already discussed

I can't call it a merit hunt. Before you judge, you need to think about what you are doing to attract people to Bitcoin. 


OP, I read your threads, and I'm really surprised by your efforts and your concern. I understand that an hour of talking about bitcoins is a drop in the ocean, but your passion and desire to help people deserve respect. I am generally interested in the culture of your people. It is completely different from the culture in which I live. Very few people worry about how their neighbors live. I see that you are doing this selflessly, and I really hope that you will help a few more people get interested in Bitcoin. 
And of course, we all really hope that you will warn all those interested in investing that it is not worth risking funds at such an uncertain time without having enough cushion in life. 
My respect.

[Note3]

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You have a great initiative to teach your community about Bitcoin and because what you teach is for the good I think it's not a problem if you teach it to the community in the church, but I want to know what you teach? and from what you teach your community What is the thing that catches their attention the most?
because maybe this will be my reference to also teach the community in my church

[Husires]

Do they listen to you well? I see that the age difference is big and there are no young people, all of them are over 30 years old and therefore rarely take bold economic decisions.
Isee some women and it is good to know that they are willing to learn something new.

I remember that the percentage of using phones in banking transactions is high in one of the African countries, is it your country?

[Beparanf]

Good for you that our church mate listen on this investment opportunity talks. Here, Church is always the target of different ponzi scheme before that’s people here especially religious organisations don’t allow anymore any investment talk among the members.

You can read the greatest scam here in PH that involves religion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapa_investment_scam


Just be careful and make sure that they really understand the risk so that you will not liable for there loss. It’s good that you have pomplet for the study guide. I hope for your success on educating them!

[Lucius]

First, I will say that our friends from Africa should pay a little more attention to their protection and the privacy of those around them - and here not only the exact location has been revealed, but also some names and faces of most people. Also, the size of the images is completely inappropriate for the forum, and there is a way to adjust them very simply.


Regarding teaching Bitcoin in the Catholic Church, I personally think that churches are not appropriate places for it, although I can understand that the situation in an African country is significantly different from the situation in a European country. Therefore, I can understand that the space of the church is used in this way, because for OP and his community, in most cases, the church is perhaps the only suitable place for meetings.

Here in Europe, we have fewer and fewer members of the Catholic Church, and the information I recently read is that for the first time in history, the number of declared believers in Germany fell below 50%, and churches all over Europe are being sold and become museums, art galleries or skateboard playgrounds.


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[Wind_FURY]

That's a good idea if your purpose is to educate them, we've seen many churches now accepting Bitcoin as a donation and it might be good if they even know basic technical knowledge about Bitcoin and how it'll work.  It's also awareness to them, you can give them as an example that there's a church now accepting Bitcoin as a financial donation or transaction and it might your church will do the same.

I didn't see any wrong if you'll discuss this in your church, Bitcoin is not a curse to be feared, yet, it's an advantageous technology that can be useful to anyone.

I might sound like a Greedy Pleb, but as a HODLer, and as an investor, I would discourage my fellow plebs from giving away their hard earned Bitcoins. I'm not saying "say NO" to charity, but unless you earned the Bitcoin you're going to donate in Bitcoins, don't donate them.

Personally, the only reasons you should use your Bitcoins is if you require censorship-resistance, like if gambling is illegal in your region, and there are no other ways to deposit in a casino, then you can use Bitcoin.

BUT good on OP for educating more people about Bitcoin. May it start their journey.

[Oluwa-btc]

Frankolala! It's Good too see how much effort you have put into that, I've been to the Catholic Church once or twice and I know they are always ready and opened to new ideas.
Seeing from the pictures you've shared here, it shows that this are clearly old timers and grown ups, the smile on that pretty ladies face tells me she's shown so much interest, you must be an interesting teacher  

They're much more difficult to accept Bitcoin and also learn you have to show proof and proof before they would get to see reasons with you. Accepting Bitcoin in Businesses are also rare they find them to difficult to sink in and mostly scam ( Just like the previous M-M-M ).

Although, this doesn't seem unique no more as the likes of Agbe, Crypto headlinews etc has done some stuffs similar to this, some might agree with you and some ? This would be seen as a merit hunting skim. But what's more mandatory is that you're promoting the adoption of Bitcoin in Nigeria. Once again Bravo!

They adults tend to forget lots of things, they can write down them seed phase in a piece of paper, and if possible getting a laminated paper over it against water and damp areas. They all should be Privacy minded at all times for the sake of those coins, if gone, it's not coming back.

Thanks for tirelessly touching live's from what you've learnt here.


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