Preaching
Joel Osteen caught some grief during for the hurricane response of his mega-church.
He claimed, after social media ripped him a new one, that he didn't offer up the church as a shelter because no one asked.
His website was taking donations, however.
Then he claimed that the place was flooded.
Then, after a day of being ripped apart, he opened the doors.
Even held a service...
...and passed a collection plate.
I don't have a lot of patience for this sort of thing. I've left mass when the sermon has turned into a money drive.
When the kids were young and money was real tight I went to mass one day and the priest was hammering those in attendance for not giving until it hurt. He explained that the parish had just ten grand in the bank, and needed more.
I headed home.
There have been a long line of fake preachers through the years. Most of them end up living the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
They prey on the vulnerable and the weak.
They catch people who are worried about their eternal lives and they make promises...
...as if they're speaking for God.
And people eat it up!!!
What a business!
Osteen is worth millions and millions of dollars.
When he had the chance to help people...
...it seems that he had to be shamed into it.
Then he explained that the hurricane destroying lives and homes was actually a good thing because God wanted to see how strong the people are.
What a crock.
That's like saying that the hurricane was actually a wonderful thing.
Of course, people believe what they want to believe when it makes no sense at all.
Listen up.
You can have faith and belief in God...
...and you can be granted eternal life...
...without going belly up because you sent your paycheck to guys like Osteen.
He showed the world what he's about anyway.
But some people still want to subsidize his lifestyle.
If you fall into that category...
...well...
...God Bless You.
He claimed, after social media ripped him a new one, that he didn't offer up the church as a shelter because no one asked.
His website was taking donations, however.
Then he claimed that the place was flooded.
Then, after a day of being ripped apart, he opened the doors.
Even held a service...
...and passed a collection plate.
I don't have a lot of patience for this sort of thing. I've left mass when the sermon has turned into a money drive.
When the kids were young and money was real tight I went to mass one day and the priest was hammering those in attendance for not giving until it hurt. He explained that the parish had just ten grand in the bank, and needed more.
I headed home.
There have been a long line of fake preachers through the years. Most of them end up living the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
They prey on the vulnerable and the weak.
They catch people who are worried about their eternal lives and they make promises...
...as if they're speaking for God.
And people eat it up!!!
What a business!
Osteen is worth millions and millions of dollars.
When he had the chance to help people...
...it seems that he had to be shamed into it.
Then he explained that the hurricane destroying lives and homes was actually a good thing because God wanted to see how strong the people are.
What a crock.
That's like saying that the hurricane was actually a wonderful thing.
Of course, people believe what they want to believe when it makes no sense at all.
Listen up.
You can have faith and belief in God...
...and you can be granted eternal life...
...without going belly up because you sent your paycheck to guys like Osteen.
He showed the world what he's about anyway.
But some people still want to subsidize his lifestyle.
If you fall into that category...
...well...
...God Bless You.
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