Simon Stylites. N.Y./Region: Friars of the South Bronx. Beyond Belief, 13/07/2009. The Bible and Money « RE:quest. Richard Rohr Christianity in the desert. Papal confidantes rue prosperity gospel, distorted 'American dream' Trump’s Prosperity Gospel. Donald Trump’s inauguration was full of religious trappings: kicking off the day with a service and inviting several religious representatives to pray during the proceedings.
One such representative was Paula White, a controversial figure amongst Christians, largely because of her associations with the so-called “prosperity gospel” and the broader “Word of Faith” movement in which it is embedded. Arguably this movement is rooted in the philosophy of Phineas Quimby, a 19th century spiritual teacher and philosopher who is regarded as the father of the “New Thought” movement. A central aspect of the teaching of this movement is that whatever you think about, you attract to yourself. So, by thinking and speaking positive words we can attract positive things into our lives. Conversely, thinking and speaking negative thoughts and words will bring negative things into our lives.
This notion of speaking things into existence is central in Word of Faith teaching. About Stephen Graham Stephen J. Televangelist-jet-jesse-duplantis-falcon-7x-louisiana-kenneth-copeland-a8374316. Prosperity Teaching. In this entry: What is the Prosperity Gospel?
The prosperity teaching — or prosperity gospel — is an aberrant doctrine, largely promoted by the Word-Faith movement. It is also a scam. The prosperity gospel is a scam Here’s how the prosperity gospel is sold: God wants you to be rich (and/or healthy), but He can not bless you unless you first send money (also known as a “seed-faith offering“) to whichever televangelist or teacher tells you about this scheme. This approach has been perfected by Oral Roberts, Kenneth Copeland, Marilyn Hickey, Benny Hinn, the late Paul and Jan Crouch (Trinity Broadcasting Network), Creflo Dollar, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, et al. Some preachers tell people to ‘sow seeds’ in faith (‘even if you cannot really afford to do so’), in order to soon ‘reap’ incredible rewards.
Did you not receive what you were hoping for? If this scam worked as advertised, televangelists would be sending you money. writes: The extent to which wealth is a sign of God's blessing. Prosperity gospel. Prosperity theology. Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health and wealth gospel, or the gospel of success)[A] is a religious belief among some Christians, who hold that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them, and that faith, positive speech, and donations to religious causes will increase one's material wealth.
Prosperity theology views the Bible as a contract between God and humans: if humans have faith in God, he will deliver security and prosperity. The doctrine emphasizes the importance of personal empowerment, proposing that it is God's will for his people to be happy. The atonement (reconciliation with God) is interpreted to include the alleviation of sickness and poverty, which are viewed as curses to be broken by faith. This is believed to be achieved through donations of money, visualization, and positive confession. History[edit] Late 19th and early 20th-century background[edit] Postwar Healing Revivals[edit] In 2007, U.S. Benny Hinn renounces prosperity gospel, says ‘Holy Ghost is just fed up with it’
Why I used to believe in the prosperity gospel like Kenneth Copeland believes. (RNS) — If you haven’t seen the video of Fort Worth, Texas, televangelist Kenneth Copeland attempting to answer questions about his private plane and the prosperity gospel in a rare and unexpected interview with Lisa Guerrero of “Inside Edition,” do so.
It’s stunning, and important. It’s difficult to get time with prosperity preachers. I would know, as I used to be one and work with one — my uncle, Benny Hinn. But this persistent reporter managed to somehow get through his security and give people a glimpse of what prosperity preachers act and talk like when not prepared to answer tough questions. After Guerrero confronted Copeland about his flying habits, she offered the 82-year-old a chance to catch his breath and collect his thoughts. Copeland’s outlandish statements and patronizing remarks did nothing more than misrepresent the true Christian gospel. I grew up in the prosperity gospel. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland speaks with Inside Edition reporter Lisa Guerrero. 1. 2. 3. Bishop Barron on the Prosperity Gospel.