Kanye West’s Critique of Prosperity Preaching
The unknown history of “Jesus Walks.”
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Ian Buruma on the Political Excesses of Religion
Few writers could to pick a theme as grand as the global interplay of democracy and religion and hope to utter the final word on the subject. In his latest book, Ian Buruma, a journalist and historian with over a dozen seminal books to his…
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Watch This! The Ethics and Aesthetics of Black Televangelism
Televangelism is not the sole domain of the white religious right. In his new book, Jonathan Walton looks at the cultural creativity and impact of black religious broadcasting.
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From ‘Management Gurus’ to ‘Corporate Chaplains’: A Review of Spirituality Inc.
A new study of contemporary workplace spirituality deconstructs the dehumanizing movements of the early 20th century and the personal development programs of the 60s though it fails to address any conflict between religion and capitalism.
Read MoreTD Jakes Pushes for Rehab of Prisoners
Though he’s frequently associated with the excesses of televangelism TD Jakes should be praised for doing the progressive thing.
Read MoreEvander Holyfield Allegedly Beats Wife. Reason? Tithing.
Boxer’s wife obtains temporary restraining order.
Read MoreDid Christianity Cause the Crash?
Hell to the Naw!
Read MoreIs Joel Osteen, Success Mag Cover Boy, Really “God’s Best”?
With his signature combination of controversy-avoidance and biblical cherry-picking Joel Osteen promotes the good life.
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Media Fails to Report on Joel Osteen’s Unsavory Choice of Charity
In a recent visit to Yankee Stadium, the Family Osteen preached its Cotton Candy Gospel. Why did the media overlook the deep pockets of the sponsors of the costly event and the dubious nature of the charity they pushed?
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Heresy, Bad Taste, or Capitalist Adventure: Is it Still Pentecostalism?
In this chronicle of mutations within the Pentecostal movement, we learn to distinguish among the Prosperity Gospel, Word of Faith, and New Apostolic Movements—and we learn why it matters.
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