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guillaumeb

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Fri Jun 7, 2019, 08:09 PM Jun 2019

Why I used to believe in the prosperity gospel like Kenneth Copeland believes [View all]

From the article:


If you haven’t seen the video of Fort Worth, Texas, televangelist Kenneth Copeland attempting to answer questions about his private plane and the prosperity gospel in a rare and unexpected interview with Lisa Guerrero of “Inside Edition,” do so. It’s stunning, and important.
It’s difficult to get time with prosperity preachers. I would know, as I used to be one and work with one — my uncle, Benny Hinn...

Wealthy preachers like Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Joel Osteen, Paula White and my uncle live like rock stars in multimillion-dollar mansions, drive luxury cars, fly in private jets and do it all using donations from their faithful followers. Let’s face it, the prosperity does look pretty good!
This twisted version of Christianity promises that Jesus will make you healthy, wealthy and happy.
The heartbreaking reality of the prosperity gospel is that by the time you reach the top of the pyramid, you’re still empty. Many preachers spend the better part of their ministry exploiting people to have it all, only to weep with regret decades later when they realize they’ve got a date with destiny coming for them.


To read more:

https://religionnews.com/2019/06/06/why-i-used-to-believe-in-the-prosperity-gospel-like-kenneth-copeland-believes/

Greed, and a desire for power in action.
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Why are the faith 'healers' in stadiums and television instead of going from hospital to hospital cu keithbvadu2 Jun 2019 #1
True. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #3
thoroughly nauseating, disgusting human beings, the lot of them. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #2
Some of those who fall for it are not intelligent enough to see the lies. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #4
yes it's a good point, I know...it is frustrating knowing so many think NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #5
An excellent point. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #6
But poor people do need more material things. Bretton Garcia Jun 2019 #7
Well said. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #8
You may be answering your own objection partly Bretton Garcia Jun 2019 #9
"prosperity is presented as a sign of divine favor" trotsky Jun 2019 #11
These verses do not explicitly refer to material wealth. eom guillaumeb Jun 2019 #15
That's your personal interpretation. They, of course, disagree. trotsky Jun 2019 #18
"By their fruits you shall know them" Bretton Garcia Jun 2019 #14
One assumes that you had a point. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #17
Why so rude? trotsky Jun 2019 #19
The points: 1) the Bible promised many material things. Bretton Garcia Jun 2019 #21
They just have a different interpretation of the bible than you do. trotsky Jun 2019 #10
Objections that could just as easily be directed at any denomination. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #12
Well you see, it's OK to tell these believers they are wrong. trotsky Jun 2019 #13
Greed, and a desire for power in action. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #16
That's right, it's ONLY your opinion. n/t trotsky Jun 2019 #20
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