More Gold And Silver, All Good Coins And True

So the Catholic Church has started up with the indulgences again. Warning: New York Tightwads Times link. But apparently they're not selling them; oh no, that would be crass and cheapen the whole idea of salvation! No, you can earn one through charitable donations:

You cannot buy one — the church outlawed the sale of indulgences in 1567 — but charitable contributions, combined with other acts, can help you earn one. There is a limit of one plenary indulgence per sinner per day.

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