I will never understand the parishioner's mentality, seeing him ask for money every week (probably every day) and then seeing him and his wife wear tons of jewelry and expensive clothing. "They sure look great wearing things I paid for, wonder if I will buy food or pay my rent this week"
It's easy! He's so rich because of how well he spreads the gospel. Help spread the gospel by giving him money and you will prosper too! /s
Brief answer: prosperity gospel
I understand the parishioners mentality...it's human greed and we all contain that ability just most have actual morals and won't act on it.
What I truly don't understand is blind faith. Why people knowly give money to some grifter when they know they can hardly afford to eat.
Parishioners here are the ones giving him money, not the grifter.
But Jesus said to!
Imagine if churches were required to have open books like every other non-profit in this country.
Sure, it wouldn't stop some parishioners from leaving their money-grubbing churches, but it sure would encourage others to do so.
And maybe people like Osteen would face more of a real blowback if we found out exactly what he's getting out of his megachurch.
Shocker, it’s almost like it’s a big scam huh…
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this is how the judeo christian religions are INTENDED to work, not a new issue
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So a pastor did what pastor do ?
I have a couple of friends who are pastors. Can't afford dental or medical care, they make peanuts and their churches are feeding thousands of people per month. So maybe let's just target the shit pastors, there enough of them.
Fair enough
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