Prosperity Gospel and Foreclosure
A megachurch collapses under the Word of Faith doctrine.
Read MoreA megachurch collapses under the Word of Faith doctrine.
Read MoreA participant in the first study to use the term “ex-gay” to describe gay-to-straight change has called the study into question.
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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.
Read MoreGiven 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.
Read MoreA minister’s son plays Bernie Madoff and swindles his father’s congregation out of millions. Is it helpful to see events like this in terms of God’s plan?
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