The Gospel of (and for) E.W. Jackson
Virginia’s candidate for Lt. Gov. preaches self-help politics and help-himself theology.
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Scope Bacon, Twttr Hoaxes & Joel Osteen’s Big Reveal
In the wake of a series of high-profile April Fool’s pranks and a hoax at the expense of mega-preacher Joel Osteen, the question remains: what makes us believe in bacon-flavored mouthwash, a Martian invasion, or the renunciation of faith by one of the world’s most famous Christians?
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Electionpocalypse, Part I (Christianity)
As Election Day approaches, the most craven, partisan, dire (and dumb) religious appeals begin to surface.
Read MoreProsperity Preacher Creflo Dollar Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter
Why am I not surpised?
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Is Eddie Long Preparing For a Confession?
I’m not certain if I attended a church service this weekend in Atlanta, or a prizefight. Eddie Long’s defiant “But this thing I’m gon’ fight” rang out in the 10,000 seat New Birth complex amidst shouts of…
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 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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Prosperity, Spiritual Warfare, and the ‘On-Demand’ God
Given that so many powerful Pentecostals and Charismatics, like Senator John Ensign and Sarah Palin, are embroiled in high-profile scandals, one might expect to hear more about the movements that unite them. Anthea Butler, a leading scholar on Pentecostalism and American religious history, traces the various movements and their theologies of wealth, healing, and dominion.
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Prosperity Televangelist Brought to Court on Fraud Charge
One of six prosperity preachers being investigated by the senate, Creflo Dollar (and his son) now face a $10M lawsuit for stealing a texting scheme…
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The Ponzi Prosperity Gospel
From an anonymous teacher with an inside view of the Prosperity Gospel. What happens when a theology of giving all you’ve got for a God who will enrich you meets the poorest and least educated?
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