Auto Loans Are Acceptable Debts According To Christian Webportal

5/3/2007  The world's largest Christian Web portal, ChristiaNet.com, asked readers the survey question, "Should Christians finance their vehicles?" The majority of responses indicate that most Believers think it is okay to apply for auto loans.

ChristiaNet.com, with twelve million monthly page loads, had 300 respondents for the survey,  216 of which said "yes" to Christians financing a vehicle.

According to a press release from ChristiaNet, the overall consensus was that going into debt for a vehicle is the same as buying a house.  Homes and autos are just too expensive for most people to pay cash for. One participant wrote, "Unless you're a millionaire, it's probably the only way you're going to own a vehicle."

The vehicle of choice should be affordable and not overly priced. It is also important to think of fuel and repair costs when making a purchase. 

Not all respondents agreed that borrowing is acceptable.  9.3% of the responders did not feel that Christians should apply for auto loans but instead save enough cash to buy a used car.  Living close to work, school, the grocery store, and other destinations may make if feasible to not own a vehicle.  For those who have some distance to drive they should rely upon public transportation.

Fifty-seven respondents were unsure about this survey question mainly because of individual circumstances. Some people have other options, depending upon location, destination, and cash availability. There is also some debate in this group with trying to stay out of debt and not become a servant to the lender. Most Christians wholeheartedly agree on this point but sometimes there is no other option but to resort to auto loans. The most important thing is to acquire a low interest rate and not buy something that is too expensive to pay back. 

For more information, visit: http://www.christianet.com/articles/

 

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