Televangelists Untouched »
Posted By idyll 1 year ago in NewsA sex-and-money scandal brought down televangelist Jim Bakker, and the country's leading TV preachers were called before a House panel to testify about their financial dealings. Congress passed no new laws. The IRS, which oversees tax-exempt ministries, got no new powers, money or agents. Now, the same line of questioning looms for a new generation
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ronelliott20001 year ago
As ever, thoughtful readers should reserve judgment on any matter like this until the actual evidence is in. This is particularly true when obscure politicians begin grandstanding for the media. A number of these televangelists are perfectly capable of generating immense incomes through sales of books, records, DVD/CD's and the like without subtracting a dime from church contributions. They have the most perfect right to do do. Outraged non-customers of these entertainers demand that successful purveyors of religion should be poor. Why? I seldom listen to these guys, but the same can be said of hip-hop geeks. Judge media talking heads and impecunious politicians harshly.
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hamy1 year ago
Again, I say why give your money where it isn't needed. They have riches beyond belief. One minister said that the church bought him a Rolls Royce. Why? Does Jesus need bling? I don't think so.
Give your money to a local church who desperately needs it. A small community church could do a lot with $100 plus you get to see it in action right away. $100 is a drop in the bucket to a "megachurch" and most likely will pay for administration.
Power corrupts. And these people are powerful.
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