Newspapers a few years ago carried a funny though sad story about a man in Florida who sued his pastor and his church for fraud. He claimed the pastor had said God would make him rich if he gave 10-percent of his income to the church. When it didn''t happen, the man sued.

History repeated itself just recently. Another man, A. B. Cash of Burkesville, Kentucky, filed suit to retrieve offerings he put in the collection plate at a local church. According to Gannet News Service, Cash charged that the Living Word Assembly of God didn''t live up to their promises of fellowship and assistance. He says he feels cheated and wants his $600.00 back. The suit also seeks the return of $125, a gift to the pastor, and $275 in punitive damages, bringing the total to $1,000.

Cash said he became disenchant…