Inevitable Megachurch Abuse of PPP Funds is Coming to Light — Private Jet Included
“The federal government can’t take our money and give it to Joel Osteen or Robert…
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Dorito & Pepsi Eucharist, Hate-Pastor Smackdown, and Egyptian Muslims Shield Christians
The week in religion.
Read MoreSenator Punts Televangelist Inquiry for “Self-Reform Within the Community”
Grassley says “self-correction can be more effective than government action.”
Read MoreGrassley Staff Memo on Televangelists Makes Clear Religious Right Opposition to Government Oversight
Memo notes “very high level of distrust between churches and religious organizations and the government.”
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God TV: Televangelism 2.0
A hip new apostolic movement with claims of a direct line to God, molding the young for God’s kingdom with sexual purity, 24/7 prayer, and asceticism.
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From ‘Hour of Power’ to ‘Minutes of Impotence’
It’s sink or swim for the “Prodigal Sons” of Televangelism like 30-year-old Frederick Price Jr. who takes over his father’s ministry after “Hip Hop Sunday”…
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RDBook: Selling the Good News
Who put the mega in megachurch? Two new books, one on star evangelicals and one that focuses on African-American televangelists, tell the story—and explain the remarkable influence of celebrity preachers in the religious marketplace.
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Houston Megapastor to have his “Opening Day” at Yankee Stadium
Pastor Joel Osteen won’t have a home team advantage this weekend in the Bronx, but chances are the crowd will be with him. What’s this generation bringing to the Osteen brand?
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